Description
Marry Me Salmon is a quick and delicious skillet-cooked dish featuring tender salmon fillets simmered in a rich, creamy sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and herbs. Ready in just 20 minutes, this elegant meal combines simple ingredients for a flavorful, buttery finish perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients. Mince the garlic and chop the sun-dried tomatoes to get them ready for cooking.
- Heat Skillet and Melt Fats: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and butter, allowing them to melt and bubble together to create a flavorful cooking base.
- Cook Salmon: Add the salmon fillets to the skillet skin-side down if using skin-on, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until the skin or bottom side is golden brown, then flip the fillets carefully.
- Sauté Garlic and Tomatoes: Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until the garlic becomes fragrant but not burnt.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour in the heavy cream, chicken broth, then sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together smoothly.
- Simmer to Thicken Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce gently simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly and for the flavors to meld with the salmon.
- Serve: Transfer the cooked salmon to a serving platter and generously spoon the creamy sun-dried tomato sauce over the top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use skin-on salmon for added texture and flavor, but skinless works well too.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer a little longer or add a small amount of cornstarch slurry.
- Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil or dry-packed both work; adjust oil quantity accordingly if using oil-packed.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables, rice, or crusty bread to complete the meal.
