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Marry Me Salmon

Marry Me Salmon: A Juicy Recipe to Impress Loved Ones

Impress your loved ones with this Marry Me Salmon recipe, featuring juicy filets and a creamy sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 filets
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients
  

Salmon

  • 4 filets salmon, skinless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup parmesan, grated
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • to taste fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions
 

Salmon

  • Brush olive oil on top of each of the salmon filets, using a basting brush. Season with dried Italian seasoning, Kosher salt, and cracked black pepper.
  • Heat 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 butter. Melt the butter over medium-high heat, then sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add in flour and stir to make a paste.
  • Whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan.
  • Stir in the drained sun-dried tomatoes, dried 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 fresh basil leaves and additional lemon zest if desired.
  • Serve warm over pasta or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filetCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Creamy Sauce, Easy Dinner, impressive salmon, italian seasoning, Marry Me Salmon, salmon recipe
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