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Marry Me Salmon: Your 3-Step Gourmet Dinner Secret

Unlock the secret to the viral sensation! This Marry Me Salmon recipe delivers a stunning, restaurant-worthy meal in just 30 minutes with three simple steps. Featuring pan-seared salmon in a luxuriously creamy sun-dried tomato and Parmesan sauce, it’s the ultimate dish for date night or any night you want to impress.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Salmon:

  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

For the Cream Sauce:

 

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish

Instructions

 

  1. Sear the Salmon: Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add salmon fillets, presentation-side down. Sear undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until a deep golden crust forms. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Salmon should be slightly underdone in the center. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and broth, whisking to scrape up any browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Gradually sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Stir in oregano, red pepper flakes, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
  3. Combine & Finish: Add the baby spinach and fresh basil to the sauce, stirring until the spinach wilts, about 1 minute. Return the seared salmon fillets to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the fillets and let everything heat together for 2-3 minutes, until the salmon is cooked to your desired doneness (145°F for medium). Garnish with extra fresh basil and serve immediately.

Notes

 

  • For the Best Sauce: Always use freshly grated Parmesan cheese from a block. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that can make the sauce grainy.
  • Don’t Overcook: The salmon will continue to cook in the hot sauce. Remove it from the initial sear when it’s still slightly translucent in the thickest part.
  • Make it Lighter: Substitute half the heavy cream with whole milk or half-and-half. You can also use a lighter broth.
  • Serving Suggestion: This dish is fantastic served over pasta, mashed potatoes, or with a side of crusty bread to soak up the incredible sauce.

Find it online: https://juicymeatrecipes.com/marry-me-salmon/