Description
Marry Me Salmon is a rich and flavorful skillet-cooked salmon recipe featuring a creamy sundried tomato and parmesan sauce infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Perfectly seared salmon fillets are smothered in a savory, slightly spicy cream sauce that’s easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Salmon
- 3–4 salmon fillets, skin removed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 of seasoning mix (see below)
Seasoning Mix
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 3/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Sauce
- 1 cup unsalted chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- Remaining half of seasoning mix
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare seasoning mix: Combine dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper thoroughly in a small bowl to create the seasoning mix.
- Season salmon: Rub half of the seasoning mix evenly onto both sides of the salmon fillets to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Sear salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place salmon fillets flesh-side down and sear for about 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked to your liking. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and sundried tomatoes: Reduce heat to low. Add minced garlic and chopped sundried tomatoes to the same skillet. Optionally add a splash of sundried tomato oil for extra flavor. Sauté gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Deglaze skillet: Pour in the chicken stock and scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits, incorporating their flavor into the liquid.
- Add cream and cheese: Stir in heavy cream, freshly shredded parmesan cheese, and the remaining seasoning mix. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer sauce: Increase heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes until it has thickened to a creamy consistency. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Finish cooking salmon in sauce: Return the seared salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning sauce over them. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes depending on desired doneness—3 minutes for medium and 5 minutes for well done.
- Serve: Plate the salmon and spoon generous amounts of the creamy sundried tomato sauce over top. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe works best with skinless salmon fillets to allow the creamy sauce to coat evenly.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on your spice tolerance for a milder or spicier sauce.
- Using freshly grated parmesan ensures better melting and flavor than pre-grated cheese.
- If chicken stock is salted, reduce the added salt accordingly to prevent oversalting.
- Serve with crusty bread, rice, or pasta to soak up the luscious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Marry Me Salmon, creamy salmon, sundried tomato salmon, parmesan salmon, skillet salmon recipe, easy salmon dinner
