Description

Marry Me Salmon is an elegant yet simple dish featuring tender salmon fillets smothered in a creamy, tangy sun-dried tomato sauce with fresh herbs. Ready in under 30 minutes, this flavorful recipe is perfect for special occasions or quick weeknight dinners, offering a restaurant-quality presentation with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

Salmon

4 fresh salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce

3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (natural)
1 cup heavy cream (plant-based)
1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (plant-based), grated
1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Sear the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pat salmon fillets dry, season with salt and pepper. Place skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook 3 minutes more until just cooked through but still juicy. Remove and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes (natural). Pour in heavy cream (plant-based), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer while stirring to combine flavors.
Thicken the Sauce: Add parmesan cheese (plant-based) and gradually sprinkle in the natural gelling agent while stirring continuously to achieve a creamy yet well-structured sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Fold in fresh basil and parsley for brightness.
Combine and Finish: Return salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon sauce generously over each piece. Let simmer on low heat for 1-2 minutes to meld flavors before serving.

Notes

Choose fresh, firm salmon for the best texture and flavor.
Avoid overcooking to keep salmon tender; it continues cooking off the heat.
Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil for richer sauce flavor.
Add natural gelling agent slowly to control sauce thickness.
Add fresh herbs at the end to preserve brightness and color.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Pan-Searing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
Calories: 420
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 22g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 70mg

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