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Marry Me Salmon creamy skillet dinner with sundried tomatoes

Marry Me Salmon

Marry Me Salmon is a fast, creamy, flavor-packed salmon recipe that tastes restaurant-worthy but comes together in under 25 minutes. With garlic, parmesan, Italian herbs, and sun-dried tomatoes, it's a rich and elegant dish perfect for both weeknights and special occasions.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian Inspired
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 fresh salmon fillets skin-on recommended
  • 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat butter in a skillet. Sear the salmon skin-side down for 3–4 minutes until crisp, then flip and cook briefly. Remove from skillet.
  3. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Pour in heavy cream and stir in parmesan until melted and smooth.
  4. Return salmon to the sauce and simmer for 2–3 minutes on low heat without boiling.
  5. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For added richness, include a tablespoon of sun-dried tomato oil in the sauce. Serve with pasta, rice, quinoa, potatoes, or vegetables.