Description
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful Marry Me Salmon recipe that is perfect for a romantic dinner. Tender salmon fillets are seared to perfection and topped with a luscious sun-dried tomato cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the salmon: Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
- Sear the salmon: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the salmon until golden.
- Make the sauce: Sauté garlic, add chicken broth, cream, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and seasoning. Simmer.
- Finish cooking: Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over fillets, and simmer until cooked through.
- Serve: Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta to soak up the sauce.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a pescatarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 130mg