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Marry Me Salmon

Marry Me Salmon
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Marry Me Salmon is a creamy, flavorful dish featuring tender, flaky salmon fillets cooked in a rich and tangy sauce made with heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil. This easy-to-prepare recipe offers a restaurant-quality meal that’s perfect for special dinners or a satisfying weeknight treat, boasting a balanced combination of healthy omega-3 rich salmon and vibrant herbs and spices to impress everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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Salmon

  • 4 salmon fillets (fresh or thawed, skin-on or skinless)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a nice sear. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and place salmon skin-side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and the salmon is cooked halfway through.
  2. Make the Sauce: Remove the salmon and set aside. Lower the heat to medium and add a splash more olive oil if needed. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine as it thickens. Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil. Add red pepper flakes, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Finish Cooking the Salmon in Sauce: Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Cover and let simmer gently for 3-4 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and the sauce has thickened to perfection.
  4. Serve and Enjoy: Plate the salmon, spooning extra sauce over each fillet. Garnish with additional fresh basil or Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately while warm for best flavor.

Notes

  • Use fresh salmon or high-quality thawed salmon for best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan; cook salmon in batches if needed to ensure even searing.
  • Simmer the cream sauce gently to prevent curdling and maintain a silky texture.
  • Let cooked salmon fillets rest briefly before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
  • Adjust seasoning (salt, pepper, red pepper flakes) after finishing the sauce to taste.

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