Description
Succulent Marry Me Salmon promises instant culinary romance with its perfectly glazed exterior and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Irresistible flavors and simple preparation guarantee a restaurant-quality meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces / 170 grams each, skinless or with skin)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry salmon fillets and generously coat with a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper for maximum flavor infusion.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and gently sear salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until achieving a golden exterior and desired internal temperature, then transfer fillets to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, melt butter and quickly sauté minced garlic until aromatic, approximately 60 seconds.
- Pour heavy cream and chicken broth into the skillet, then gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the sauce reaches a smooth, slightly thickened consistency.
- Enhance the sauce with chili flakes, sun-dried tomatoes, and dried basil, allowing the mixture to simmer and meld flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce fresh spinach to the skillet, gently stirring until leaves wilt and integrate into the creamy sauce.
- Carefully return salmon fillets to the skillet, delicately coating them with the rich sauce and allowing everything to harmonize for an additional 2 minutes.
- Optionally garnish with fresh basil or parsley, and serve immediately alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta to complete this elegant dish.
Notes
- Select high-quality, fresh salmon with firm flesh and minimal odor for the best taste and texture.
- Choose skin-on or skinless fillets based on personal preference, ensuring even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Pat salmon completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming.
- Adjust cooking time slightly for thicker or thinner fillets, using a meat thermometer to check internal temperature.
- Use unsalted butter to control salt levels in the final sauce, preventing over-seasoning.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk for lighter or dairy-free alternatives.
- Add extra protein by incorporating cooked shrimp or chicken into the creamy sauce.
- Reduce sauce’s richness by using low-fat milk or Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 343 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg