Marry Me Salmon is a delectable dish that combines tender, pan seared salmon fillets with a rich, creamy sun dried tomato sauce. Infused with garlic, herbs, and Parmesan, this dish is said to be so irresistibly delicious that it might just inspire a proposal. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a special occasion, it's a meal that promises to impress.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin on or skinless

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• ½ cup sun dried tomatoes, drained and chopped

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Directions

1. Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper to ensure a beautifully crisp sear and to lock in moisture.

2. Sear the Salmon: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Place the salmon fillets skin-side up and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

3. Build the Flavor Base: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using), cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in chopped sun dried tomatoes.

4. Create the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan for extra flavor. Add heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth and the sauce slightly thickens.

5. Combine and Simmer: Return the seared salmon to the skillet, spooning the sauce over each fillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2–3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the salmon to cook through.

6. Finish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped basil over the top. Serve immediately with pasta, rice, or warm bread to soak up every last drop of the creamy sauce.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 647 kcal

• Protein: 43 g

• Fat: 46 g

• Carbohydrates: 16 g

• Saturated Fat: 20 g

• Cholesterol: 177 mg

• Sodium: 988 mg

• Potassium: 1410 mg

• Fiber: 3 g

• Sugar: 7 g

• Vitamin A: 1233 IU

• Vitamin C: 7 mg

• Calcium: 248 mg

• Iron: 4 mg