Description
Marry Me Salmon is a delightful recipe that combines tender salmon fillets with a creamy, flavorful sauce made from garlic, sundried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for impressing loved ones.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets: 3 pieces, fresh and skin-on for the best flavor.
- Dried basil: 1 teaspoon, to add a hint of herbal goodness.
- Fresh basil: For garnish, bringing a pop of color and freshness.
- Garlic cloves: 5, minced, to infuse the dish with aromatic flavor.
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon, for an extra layer of garlic taste.
- Onion powder: 1 teaspoon, enhancing the savory profile.
- Sundried tomatoes: 1/3 cup, chopped, adding a sweet and tangy element.
- Dried thyme: 1/2 teaspoon, for a touch of earthiness.
- Unsalted chicken stock: 1 cup, providing a rich base for the sauce.
- Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon, to season the dish perfectly.
- Red pepper flakes: 3/4 teaspoon, for a hint of heat.
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon, to enhance all the flavors.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons, for searing the salmon to perfection.
- Heavy cream: 1/2 cup, creating a luscious, creamy sauce.
- Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup, grated, adding a rich, cheesy flavor.
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried basil.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the salmon fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crispy, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add chopped sundried tomatoes, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in the chicken stock, bring to a simmer, and let it reduce for 3-4 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Return the seared salmon to the skillet, spoon the sauce over it, and warm through for 2 minutes.
- Plate the salmon, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating lemon zest, capers, or fresh spinach.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Marry Me Salmon, salmon recipe, romantic dinner, creamy sauce, garlic, sundried tomatoes