Description
Marry Me Salmon is a rich and creamy skillet-cooked dish featuring perfectly seared salmon filets topped with a luscious sun-dried tomato and parmesan cream sauce, infused with garlic, Italian seasonings, and a hint of lemon zest. This recipe combines simple ingredients to deliver an elegant, comforting meal perfect for serving over pasta or rice.
Ingredients
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Salmon
- 4 salmon filets, skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Garnish
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon: Brush olive oil evenly on each salmon filet, then season both sides with dried Italian seasoning, Kosher salt, and cracked black pepper.
- Sear the salmon: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon filets and cook for about 3 minutes on each side until the surface is golden brown and crispy. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until salmon is cooked through to the center. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
- Make the sauce: Return the skillet to medium-high heat and melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Sprinkle in the flour, stirring continuously to form a paste with the butter and garlic.
- Whisk in the liquids: Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and grated parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Add the remaining ingredients: Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, dried Italian seasoning, and lemon zest. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Simmer and thicken: Allow the sauce to simmer gently for several minutes until it thickens slightly to a creamy consistency.
- Return the salmon: Nestle the cooked salmon filets back into the skillet, laying them on top of the sauce.
- Simmer and garnish: Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to simmer for 10 minutes so the salmon absorbs some sauce flavors. Just before serving, sprinkle with fresh chopped basil leaves and additional lemon zest if desired.
- Serve: Serve the salmon warm over cooked pasta, rice, or your preferred side dish to soak up the delicious creamy sauce.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less Italian seasoning according to taste preferences.
- If sun-dried tomatoes are unavailable, chopped fresh tomatoes can be used as a substitute.
- For a different flavor, substitute parmesan with other cheeses like cheddar or mozzarella.
- This recipe makes a great make-ahead meal; prepare the sauce in advance and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat the sauce prior to adding and cooking the salmon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
