Marry Me Salmon
Salmon so good, it will have everyone falling in love! Marry Me Salmon is soft and flaky, smothered in an buttery, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. Trust me, it’s one of the best dishes you’ll ever make!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 salmon filets, skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
Salmon
- Brush olive oil on top each salmon filet using a basting brush. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the salmon filets to the skillet and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes on each side. Lower the heat and allow the salmon to cook through to the center. Remove the filets from the skillet and set them aside.
Sauce
- Return to the same skillet, and add the butter. Melt the butter over medium-high heat then sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add in the flour and stir to make a paste.
- Whisk in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese.
- Stir in the drained sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and lemon zest. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Simmer the sauce for a few minutes for it to thicken.
- Return the salmon filets back to the skillet and layer on top of the sauce.
- Turn the heat to medium-low, and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves and additional lemon zest if desired.
- Serve warm over pasta or rice.
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Nutrition
Calories: 647kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 988mg | Potassium: 1410mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1233IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 4mg
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