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Marry Me Salmon

Delicious Marry Me Salmon That'll Win Your Heart in 30 Minutes

A quick and delicious Marry Me Salmon recipe that is sure to impress, featuring tender salmon in a creamy garlic and sun-dried tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Fresh or thawed fillets
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For searing
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with coconut cream
  • 1/4 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Can use lactose-free Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust according to spice tolerance
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil Chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Marry Me Salmon
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add salmon and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic over medium heat until fragrant, then add chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
  6. Return salmon to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
  7. Sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure not to overcook the salmon for best results. Pair with rice or pasta for a complete meal.

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