Description
Rich and buttery Marry Me Salmon combines fresh salmon fillets with a creamy garlic-parmesan sauce, enhanced by sun-dried tomatoes, creating an extraordinary culinary experience.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed for best flavor)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. In a heated skillet, add olive oil and butter.
- Place the seasoned salmon fillets into the skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden crust forms.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese, dried thyme, and dried basil.
- Pour the sauce over the seared salmon fillets in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven, baking for about 15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the skillet from the oven, garnishing the salmon with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve the Marry Me Salmon hot, drizzling extra sauce over the fillets.
Notes
Experiment with fresh herbs or add a squeeze of lemon for brightness. For a spicy kick, try adding crushed red pepper flakes.
