Description

This Best Marry Me Salmon is a quick and creamy one-pan wonder perfect for busy weeknights or romantic dinners. Tender salmon fillets are pan-seared to perfection and simmered in a luxurious garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. It’s rich, flavorful, and irresistibly good—making it a favorite among easy dinner ideas, quick seafood recipes, and satisfying food ideas for any occasion.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

3/4 cup heavy cream

1/3 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon, flesh-side down, for 4-5 minutes until golden. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4. Pour in chicken broth, let it simmer for 1 minute. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste.

6. Return salmon to skillet, spoon sauce over fillets. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until salmon is cooked through.

7. Turn off heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

Let the sauce thicken slightly before returning salmon to the pan for best coating.

Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother, richer sauce.

Don’t overcook the salmon—medium doneness keeps it tender and flaky.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan-Sear
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
Calories: 480
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 33g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 115mg

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