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Marry Me Salmon

A rich and creamy salmon dish paired with sun dried tomatoes and garlic, perfect for impressing your dinner guests or loved ones.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 fillets salmon fillets (skin on or off, your call) Wild-caught or farmed salmon both work.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (I’m not judging if you use six)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (you can swap with half-and-half—slightly less rich, but still works)
  • ½ cup chicken broth (veg broth if you like)
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (the more, the merrier)
  • ⅓ cup chopped sun dried tomatoes (the ones packed in oil are magic)
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, but trust me, a little heat is good)
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh basil (for serving, or even dried, but fresh does taste brighter)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Get your salmon seasoned with salt and pepper.
  2. In a hot pan, sear the salmon in olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
  3. Set the fish aside and lower the heat.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape any bits from the bottom of the pan.
  2. Add the heavy cream, parmesan, sun dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then return the salmon to the pan and spoon some sauce over it.
  4. Cook on low heat until the salmon is just cooked through, checking for doneness.
  5. Once done, top with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

Feel free to swap the heavy cream for coconut milk for a dairy-free option. You can also use different proteins such as shrimp or tilapia if salmon isn’t available. Experiment with your favorite seasonings!