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Marry Me Salmon
Salmon so good, it will have everyone falling in love! Marry Me Salmon is soft and flaky, smothered in an buttery, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. Trust me, it’s one of the best dishes you’ll ever make!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 647 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , International , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 salmon filets, skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan, grated
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
Salmon
- Brush olive oil on top of each of the 4 salmon filets, using a basting brush. Season with 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the salmon filets to the skillet and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes on each side. Lower the heat and allow the salmon to cook through to the center. Remove the filets from the skillet and set them aside.
Cup of Yum
Sauce
- Return to the same skillet and add 3 tablespoons butter. Melt the butter over medium-high heat, then sauté 2 teaspoon garlic, for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add in 3 tablespoons flour and stir to make a paste.
- Whisk in 1 ½ cups chicken broth, ¾ cup heavy cream, and ½ cup parmesan,.
- Stir in the drained ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes,1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Simmer the sauce for a few minutes for it to thicken.
- Return the salmon filets back to the skillet and layer on top of the sauce.
- Turn the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil, leaves and additional lemon zest if desired.
- Serve warm over pasta or rice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
647kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
177mg
(59%)
Sodium
988mg
(41%)
Potassium
1410mg
(40%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1233IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
248mg
(25%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 647
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 647kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 177mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 988mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1410mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1233IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 248mg | 25% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.