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Creamy "Marry Me" Salmon

Creamy “Marry Me” Salmon: The Viral Recipe That Lives Up to the Hype


  • Author: Nora
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 3 Servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

The viral ‘Marry Me’ recipe adapted for salmon. Pan-seared fillets in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, parmesan, and fresh basil.


Ingredients

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  • 3 Salmon Fillets (6oz each)
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes (in oil)
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Basil
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 tbsp Butter

Instructions

  1. Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear salmon in a skillet with sun-dried tomato oil and butter until crispy. Remove.
  3. Sauté garlic, red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes in the same pan.
  4. Deglaze with broth and lemon juice.
  5. Add heavy cream and parmesan; simmer until thickened.
  6. Return salmon to the pan and simmer for 3 minutes.
  7. Stir in fresh basil and serve.

Notes

  • Alcohol-Free: We use vegetable broth and lemon juice instead of white wine for deglazing.
  • Salmon Skin: Leave skin on during cooking to keep the fish moist, then remove if desired.
  • Spinach: Add baby spinach in the sauce step for extra veggies.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pan Sear
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Fillet with Sauce
  • Calories: 580 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 42g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg

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