Description
Marry Me Salmon is a rich and flavorful skillet-cooked salmon dish featuring a creamy Parmesan and sun-dried tomato sauce with a hint of spice and Italian herbs. Perfect for a quick yet impressive dinner, this recipe delivers tender seared salmon fillets coated in a luscious sauce that’s both comforting and elegant.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper evenly to enhance flavor.
- Sear the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place salmon skin side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 4-5 minutes. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until it becomes fragrant but not browned, stirring frequently.
- Deglaze the Skillet: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Reheat Salmon in Sauce: Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and allow to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until the salmon is warmed through and fully coated with the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the salmon and serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Notes
- To ensure even cooking, let salmon come to room temperature before cooking.
- Feel free to substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter taste.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on your spice preference, or omit entirely for a milder sauce.
- The sauce thickens further as it cools; reheat gently to maintain creamy texture.
- This dish pairs well with steamed greens or garlic mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
