This creamy marry me salmon is the perfect dish for a busy weeknight, as it comes together so quickly, yet it’s elegant enough for a relaxed weekend lunch. Either way, it’s filled with flavors, easy to make, and done in just 30 minutes using one pan.
To make this dish I used fresh salmon fillets. You can also use frozen salmon. Just make sure to fully thaw it out beforehand. You also want to make sure to pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. That way, they can absorb all the flavors in the pan.
To make the cream sauce, I used a combination of low-fat milk and vegetable broth. You can also use full-fat milk, nonfat milk, or even a plant-based milk. As for the broth, chicken broth or even beef broth can also be used.
TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: It took me about 3 minutes per side to cook the salmon fillets. Of course the size and thickness of the fillets you use will change the cooking times. Just make sure to not overcook the salmon. Otherwise, it gets a tough texture.
Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY COOKWARE
MY CHEF´S KNIFE
EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL
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CREAMY Marry Me Salmon
Ingredients
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2
tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
30 ml -
4
salmon fillets
4 oz / 115 grams each -
1
small
onion (finely chopped) -
5
cloves
garlic (roughly chopped) -
1
tbsp
all purpose flour
8 grams -
1
tsp
dried oregano
1 gram -
1/2
tsp
dried thyme
0.50 grams -
1/2
tsp
sweet smoked Spanish paprika
1.25 grams -
1/4
tsp
crushed red pepper
0.65 grams -
1
cup
low fat milk
240 ml -
3/4
cup
vegetable broth
180 ml -
1/2
cup
chopped sundried tomatoes packed in oil
55 grams -
2
tbsp
grated Manchego cheese
15 grams -
1/4
cup
chopped fresh basil
5 grams -
2
tsp
lemon juice
10 ml - sea salt & black pepper
- lemon wedges & chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil
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In the meantime, add the salmon fillets over some paper towels and pat dry, then season with salt & pepper on both sides
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Add the salmon fillets into the hot fry pan, all in a single layer and skin side down, cook for 3 minutes per side or until just cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside
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Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the chopped onion and garlic, mix continuously, after about 3 minutes and the onions are slightly translucent, add in the flour, mix continuously for 2 minutes, then add in the oregano, thyme, paprika, and crushed red pepper, quickly mix together, then add in the milk and vegetable broth, continue to gently mix together for a couple of minutes
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After about 5 minutes and you’ve ended up with a slightly creamy sauce, add in the chopped sundried tomatoes, grated cheese, chopped basil, and lemon juice, mix together, then add the salmon fillets back into the pan, all in a single layer, lower to a low heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until the salmon is heated through
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Serve directly out of the pan garnished with lemon wedges and chopped parsley, enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
CREAMY Marry Me Salmon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 73mg24%
Sodium 361mg16%
Potassium 930mg27%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 726iu15%
Vitamin C 18mg22%
Calcium 199mg20%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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