Description
This Creamy Marry Me Salmon Recipe combines rich cream and sun-dried tomatoes to create an unforgettable dish that tantalizes your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets skinless salmon (fresh filets ensure best flavor)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (for searing salmon)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (adds herby flavor)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (robust garlic taste)
- ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adds heat)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 3 tablespoons butter (adds richness)
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced (infuses sauce)
- 1 cup chicken broth (enhances flavor)
- 1 cup heavy cream (makes sauce creamy)
- ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (for savory richness)
- ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped (adds tanginess)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice (balances flavors)
- 2 teaspoons + ½ teaspoon lemon zest (enhances lemon flavor)
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) (for extra spice)
- Fresh chopped parsley and basil leaves (for aroma and color)
Instructions
- Begin by completely drying the salmon fillets with a paper towel and season both sides with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and sear salmon for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the salmon to a plate, reduce heat, melt butter in the skillet, and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
- Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, add heavy cream, and bring to a simmer. Whisk in parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, and lemon zest, then simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Creamy Marry Me Salmon, salmon recipe, creamy sauce, sun-dried tomatoes