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!
Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets, skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- fresh basil, for garnish
Directions
- 1
Brush olive oil on top each salmon filet using a basting brush. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
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.
- 4
Return to the same skillet, and add the butter. Melt the butter over medium-high heat then sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add in the flour and stir to make a paste.
- 5
Whisk in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese.
- 6
Stir in the drained sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and lemon zest. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
- 7
Simmer the sauce for a few minutes for it to thicken.
- 8
Return the salmon filets back to the skillet and layer on top of the sauce.
- 9
Turn the heat to medium-low, and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
- 10
Garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves and additional lemon zest if desired.
- 11
Serve warm over pasta or rice.