Description
A rich and creamy salmon dish featuring tender fillets in a luxurious sun-dried tomato and Parmesan cream sauce. Elegant enough for special occasions yet easy enough for weeknights, this Marry Me Salmon is bursting with flavor and ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3–4 salmon fillets, skin removed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¾ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup unsalted chicken stock
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub half of the seasoning blend on both sides of the salmon fillets.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon flesh-side down for about 5 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes for 1–2 minutes on low heat.
- Pour in chicken stock, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and remaining seasoning blend until combined.
- Simmer on medium-low for 10–15 minutes until sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Return salmon to skillet, spoon sauce over fillets, and cook 3–5 minutes until desired doneness.
- Serve topped with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use vegan cream and plant-based Parmesan.
- Swap chicken stock for vegetable broth for a pescatarian option.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spice level.
- Store salmon and sauce separately in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat sauce first, then add salmon to avoid drying it out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
