Marry Me Salmon
A delightful blend of savory flavors with tender salmon fillets enveloped in a creamy sauce enriched with sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners at home.
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 3-4 fillets salmon fillets, skin removed Use fresh salmon for the best flavor.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking the salmon.
For the Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust for heat preference.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce
- 1 cup unsalted chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese Opt for freshly shredded cheese for best flavor.
For Garnish
- to taste fresh basil For garnish before serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, combine the dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Sprinkle half of the seasoning mixture over the salmon fillets and rub it in to coat both sides.
Cooking
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the salmon fillets in the skillet, flesh side down, for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and the remaining seasoning mixture. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for approximately 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Return the seared salmon to the skillet, spooning the sauce over each fillet. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes based on preferred doneness.
Serving
- Plate the Marry Me Salmon and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
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Notes
Serve with rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce. For variation, incorporate vegetables or consider using different proteins. Double the sauce ingredients for a creamier dish.