Marry Me Salmon for Date Night Dinners at Home
Romantic, creamy Marry Me Salmon with sun-dried tomato garlic cream sauce, ready in one skillet for a perfect dinner for two.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skinless
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh basil or thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Season salmon with salt and pepper.
- Sear in oil and butter, 3–4 min per side. Remove from pan.
- Sauté garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes.
- Add broth, simmer 2 min. Stir in cream and Parmesan.
- Return salmon to pan. Spoon sauce over and simmer 2–3 min.
- Garnish with herbs. Serve hot.
Notes
Use half-and-half instead of cream for a lighter sauce. Add spinach or lemon juice for variation. Serve with pasta, risotto, or vegetables.