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Marry Me Salmon

Marry Me Salmon
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Marry Me Salmon is an elegant and comforting dish featuring tender salmon fillets smothered in a rich, creamy sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, shallots, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe balances savory, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors that impress without complicated steps, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Salmon

  • 4 fresh salmon fillets, skin-on (about 6 ounces each)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed or rehydrated)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salmon: Pat your salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper. This helps retain moisture and enhance flavor when cooking.
  2. Sear the Salmon: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon skin-side down first, cooking for about 4 minutes until the skin crisps. Flip carefully and cook for an additional 3 minutes until just cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. Make the Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic and shallots until fragrant and translucent. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, then pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Let it simmer gently until it thickens, then stir in grated Parmesan and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
  4. Combine and Finish: Return the salmon fillets to the pan, spooning the creamy sauce over them. Let everything warm through together for a couple of minutes. Finish by sprinkling chopped fresh basil or parsley to brighten the dish.

Notes

  • Use the freshest salmon you can find to maximize natural flavor and texture.
  • Avoid overcooking the salmon to keep it tender and moist.
  • Allow the sauce to simmer long enough to thicken without boiling off the creaminess.
  • Toast sun-dried tomatoes slightly before adding cream to deepen their sweetness.
  • Serve Marry Me Salmon immediately after cooking to enjoy the sauce at its best.

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