Marry Me Salmon
40aprons.com/marry-me-salmon/This is the best marry me salmon recipe! It brings together pan-seared salmon with a creamy parmesan sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil. So flavorful and savory, this is excellent for busy evenings when a quick dinner is needed!
Recipe Makes (Approximate):
Equipment
- Large skillet (preferably stainless steel or cast iron)
- chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Cheese grater
Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¾ cup chicken broth (see notes)
- ½ cup heavy cream ( at, or close to room temperature)
- ⅓ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese (at room temperature)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (see notes)
- fresh basil (chiffonaded, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets liberally with seasoning salt or salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add salmon skin-side down and cook about 4 minutes until skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook 2 to 4 minutes more until desired doneness. Transfer to plate and wipe out excess oil.
- Return skillet to medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon butter. When melted, add 2 to 3 cloves minced garlic and sauté 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ¾ cup chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Whisk in ½ cup heavy cream, then sprinkle in ⅓ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Return to medium-low heat and add ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Return salmon to pan and spoon sauce over top. Garnish with fresh basil chiffonade and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Make it Dairy-Free: Use coconut cream and nutritional yeast as substitutes for heavy cream and parmesan.
Protein Swaps: This same sauce technique works beautifully with other proteins; just adjust cooking times accordingly. Add chicken thighs, pork chops, or even shrimp as suggestions. Chicken thighs need about 6-7 minutes per side until they reach 165°F internally, while pork chops (1-inch thick) cook for 4-5 minutes per side until they hit 145°F. Shrimp cooks the fastest at just 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque - don't overcook or they'll get rubbery!
Add Vegetables: Toss in some baby spinach or asparagus during the last few minutes of cooking for extra nutrients and color.
Storage: Best served immediately, but leftovers keep in refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information (Approximate)
Calories: 474calProtein: 40gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 422mgPotassium: 1367mgTotal Carbs: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 6gNet Carbs: 8gVitamin A: 862IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 168mgIron: 3mg
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