Marry Me Salmon
Overview
Marry Me Salmon is a rich, creamy, and flavor-packed dish that might just make someone fall in love! Inspired by the wildly popular "Marry Me" recipes—like Marry Me Chicken, which took the internet by storm—this dish follows the same irresistible formula. Tender, flaky salmon fillets are pan-seared to perfection, then simmered in a luscious sun-dried tomato and garlic cream sauce infused with parmesan, fresh herbs, and a hint of spice. Using this recipe, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that's perfect for a romantic dinner or an indulgent weeknight meal. Serve it over pasta, mashed potatoes, or with vegetables to soak up every last drop of that irresistible sauce!
Total Cook Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Gluten Free
Bella Product Used:
Julienne Cut Sun Dried Tomatoes in Premium Oil with Italian Herbs 8.5 oz
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- ½ to ¾ cup parmesan, grated
- 1 8.5 oz jar Bella Sun Luci sun-dried tomatoes
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Directions
- Start by preparing the salmon.
- Place the salmon fillets on a cutting board or plate.
- Drizzle olive oil on top and season with salt and pepper.
- Then continue seasoning with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium to high heat.
- Add the salmon fillets to the pan and cook on each side for about 3 minutes until golden brown.
- Now turn the heat down and allow the salmon fillets to cook all the way through.
- Remove salmon from the pan and set aside.
- In the same saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and the garlic.
- Saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, chicken broth, and lemon juice.
- Whisk together and bring to a simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add cream cheese and parmesan and whisk until the sauce thickens.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix in the basil and parsley.
- Finally, add the salmon back into the pan with the sauce. Let the salmon sit in the sauce for a couple of minutes to reheat.
Enjoy!
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