Creamy Marry Me Salmon is a quick skillet dinner featuring tender salmon in a rich garlic-Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes.
The sauce is creamy and savory with a little acidity from the tomatoes and gentle heat from red pepper flakes. It’s delicious with pasta, rice, potatoes or crusty bread.
Despite its restaurant-style appearance, the entire recipe can be prepared in around 30 minutes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper
- Fresh basil
Instructions
1. Season the Salmon
Pat salmon dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
2. Sear
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add salmon and cook for around 4 minutes on the first side.
Flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
Transfer to a plate.
3. Make the Sauce
Reduce the heat.
Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes.
Cook for about one minute.
Pour in broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet.
Add heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
Stir and simmer gently until slightly thickened.
4. Finish the Salmon
Return the salmon to the skillet.
Spoon sauce over the fillets and cook gently until the salmon reaches your desired doneness.
Finish with fresh basil.
What to Serve With It
Serve Marry Me Salmon with:
- Pasta
- Mashed potatoes
- Rice
- Roasted vegetables
- Garlic bread
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 days.
Reheat gently so the salmon doesn’t dry out.
FAQ
Why is it called Marry Me Salmon?
The playful name comes from the idea that the creamy sun-dried tomato sauce is so delicious it could inspire a marriage proposal.
Can I use frozen salmon?
Yes. Thaw it completely and dry the surface before cooking.
Can I use milk instead of cream?
Heavy cream produces the best sauce. Half-and-half can be substituted for a lighter version.
