Marry Me Salmon Recipe

Salmon fillets nestled in creamy sauce being spooned over before serving

This Marry Me Salmon is a creamy, restaurant-worthy dish made with pan-seared salmon fillets simmered in a rich sundried tomato parmesan sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s perfect for date nights or cozy dinners when you want to impress with minimal effort.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American/Italian-inspired

Keyword: Best Marry Me salmon recipe, Marry me salmon recipe easy, Marry Me salmon sides, Salmon recipes

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 480kcal

Cost: $20

Equipment

1 Cast iron skillet
1 Fish spatula
1 Microplane Grater
1 Measuring cups
1 Whisk
1 Tongs

Ingredients

4 fillets Salmon fillets (6 oz each) skin-on preferred
2 tablespoons Olive oil For searing
3 tablespoons Butter For sauce and richness
4 cloves Garlic Minced
Salt & Pepper To taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Divided
½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes Adjust to heat preference
1 cup Heavy cream For the sauce
½ cup Chicken broth Adds depth
⅓ cup Sundried tomatoes Chopped
½ cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
2 tablespoons Fresh basil Plus more for garnish
2 cups Fresh spinach Optional but recommended
1 tablespoon All-purpose flour For thickening the sauce

Instructions

Pat salmon dry and season
Sear salmon skin-side down
Flip and cook until mostly done
Remove salmon, tent with foil
Add butter and garlic to skillet
Stir in flour and whisk
Add broth, cream, seasoning
Stir in sundried tomatoes and cheese
Wilt spinach, return salmon
Spoon sauce over salmon and serve

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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