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Marry Me Salmon

Marry Me Salmon

Marry Me Salmon features perfectly baked salmon in a creamy sauce, perfect for impressing your loved ones.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 fillets
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • skillet
  • small bowl

Ingredients
  

For the salmon

  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 4 ounces salmon fillets 4 fillets
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

For the sauce

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon chicken flavor “Better Than Bouillon” or 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • 1 7-ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes drained and roughly chopped
  • ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
  • Cooked pasta or mashed potatoes for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F with a rack in the center position.
  • In a small bowl, combine the salt, sugar, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and pepper.
  • Place the salmon on a rimmed baking sheet, skin side down. Brush the salmon with olive oil, then rub with the spice mixture until completely coated.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes (depending on thickness), or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the heavy cream, chicken stock, bouillon, ½ cup of the Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, if using. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and season with salt to taste.
  • Discard the salmon skin and nestle the cooked salmon into the sauce. Top with the basil, remaining ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese, and remaining red pepper flakes, if using. Serve over pasta or mashed potatoes, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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