Description
This Marry Me Salmon is a romantic, restaurant-worthy dish featuring salmon fillets smothered in a creamy garlic-tomato sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or any night you want a special dinner without the fuss.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed, drained)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Let salmon sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes if fridge-cold. Pat fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for 3 minutes until skin is crisp. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes. Remove salmon to a plate.
- Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in cream (or Greek yogurt), Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return salmon to the skillet, nestling fillets into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the top. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until salmon flakes easily and reaches 145°F in the thickest part.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Spoon extra sauce over each fillet and serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
Pat salmon dry for crisp skin. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture. Greek yogurt makes a lighter, tangier sauce—add off heat to prevent curdling. Finish under the broiler for extra browning if desired. Let salmon rest 2-3 minutes before serving for best flavor. Recipe is naturally gluten-free; for dairy-free, use coconut cream and skip the cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
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