Description
Marry Me Salmon is a delightful, creamy dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a rich sauce made from garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for romantic date nights or special family gatherings, this recipe allows anyone to impress their guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering everything you need.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil and butter.
- Sear the salmon fillets for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the salmon and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then stir in sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and let it simmer in the sauce for a few minutes to absorb flavors. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg