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Marry Me Salmon

Marry Me Salmon

Marry Me Salmon is a delightful dish that combines seared salmon filets with a creamy garlic lemon herb sauce, perfect for a romantic dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 fillets
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet or Pan
  • whisk
  • measuring spoons
  • plate

Ingredients
  

Seared Salmon

  • 4 fillets salmon, 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

Cream Sauce

  • 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 grated parmesan, to taste
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Instructions
 

Cook the Salmon

  • To a plate, lay the salmon fillets flat. Drizzle olive oil on top and season with Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Heat an oiled skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the salmon filets to the pan and cook on each side until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes on each side. Then drop the heat to low and allow the salmon to cook through to the center. Remove the filets from the pan.

Make the Cream Sauce

  • In the same saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and the garlic. If you'd like to add onions, feel free to do so at this step. Saute for a minute or two.
  • Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Whisk together and bring to a simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the cream cheese and parmesan and whisk again until the sauce thickens. Once it thickens, add salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Mix in the basil and parsley.
  • Add the salmon back into the pan with the sauce. Let the salmon sit in the sauce for a minute or two to reheat in the sauce again before taking off the heat and enjoying!

Notes

This dish pairs well with a light salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Creamy Sauce, Easy Dinner, Marry Me Salmon, quick meals, romantic dinner, salmon recipe
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