Description
Marry Me Salmon is a creamy, flavorful dinner recipe that combines tender salmon fillets with a luscious herb-infused sauce. This dish brings effortless elegance to your table, ready in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknights. The rich, yet light sauce pairs beautifully with a variety of sides, offering flexibility and customizable flavor options to suit your taste.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 fresh and firm salmon fillets
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (natural), chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Place each fillet skin-side down first and sear until crispy, about 4 minutes per side. Once cooked, transfer salmon to a warm plate and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Lower the heat to medium in the same pan. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes (natural), cooking until fragrant. Pour in the plant-based heavy cream, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and apple cider vinegar. Stir in the natural gelling agent to achieve a smooth, silky texture. Let the sauce simmer gently until it thickens slightly.
- Combine and Finish: Return the salmon fillets to the pan with the sauce, spooning the creamy mixture over the top. Add the chopped fresh basil leaves and let everything meld together over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, keeping the salmon tender and juicy.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for the best flavor and flaky texture.
- Avoid overcooking the salmon to prevent dryness, especially when cooking it in the sauce.
- Bring cream and refrigerated ingredients to room temperature before use for a smoother sauce.
- Sear skin-side down longer to add crispness that complements the creamy sauce.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper after the sauce reduces to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, creamy salmon, quick dinner, weeknight meal, plant-based cream, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, gluten free dinner
