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Healthy Creamy Marry Me Salmon Recipe

Marry Me Salmon is a tender, perfectly seared salmon dish smothered in a luxurious sun-dried tomato Parmesan cream sauce. This irresistible recipe is elegant enough for date night yet simple enough for a weeknight dinner—ready in just 35 minutes and guaranteed to impress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 skinless salmon filets 5–6 oz each
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 –5 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

  1. Pat salmon dry and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear salmon 4–5 minutes on one side, then 2–3 minutes on the other. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add butter to the same skillet. Sauté garlic 1–2 minutes.
  4. Whisk in flour to form a roux. Slowly add chicken broth, then heavy cream.
  5. Stir in Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and lemon zest. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Return salmon to the pan and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer 5–7 minutes until salmon is cooked to preferred doneness.
  7. Garnish with basil and serve warm.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting. Avoid boiling after adding cream. Add extra broth if the sauce becomes too thick. Serve over pasta, rice, or vegetables.