Easy Marry Me Salmon Recipe

Marry Me Salmon Recipe – A creamy Tuscan-style salmon dish with tender pan-seared fillets, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich garlic parmesan sauce, garnished with fresh herbs. Perfect for an easy gourmet dinner.

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This Creamy Tuscan Salmon combines tender salmon fillets with a rich, velvety sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Italian herbs. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan restaurant-quality dish is perfect for both special occasions and easy weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 520

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

the Salmon:

4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon olive oil

the Creamy Sauce:

4 tablespoon butter
4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
1 cup fresh spinach optional
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

Large oven-safe skillet (preferably cast iron)
Paper Towels
Sharp knife
Measuring spoons
Fish spatula (recommended but not required)

Method

Season salmon with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove from pan.

In the same pan:

Melt butter
Add minced garlic, cook 1 minute
Add cream, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning
Simmer 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened
Stir in parmesan cheese
Return salmon to pan, spoon sauce over fish.
Cook 3-4 minutes until salmon is done.
Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 38gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 680mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread
Store leftovers in fridge up to 2 days
Best when served fresh and hot

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