Description
If there’s one dish that can make you fall head over heels at first bite, it’s Marry Me Salmon! This creamy, dreamy salmon recipe is packed with bold flavors, featuring a rich sun-dried tomato and garlic cream sauce that’s nothing short of irresistible. The flaky, buttery salmon is seared to perfection, then bathed in a luxurious sauce made with heavy cream, parmesan, and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless, about 6 oz each)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for spice preference)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Salmon
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. This helps them sear beautifully!
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Step 2: Sear the Salmon
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down (if using skin-on) and cook for about 4 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3: Make the Creamy Sauce
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet.
- Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for another minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and broth, stirring well.
- Add parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Combine & Serve
- Return the seared salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them.
- Simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing the salmon to absorb all the delicious flavors.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil, and serve warm with your favorite sides!
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of white wine to the sauce before adding the cream.
- If you love a tangy twist, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon before serving.
- Want a thicker sauce? Stir in ½ teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: ~520 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg