Description
This Creamy Marry Me Salmon Recipe features perfectly baked salmon in a rich and creamy sauce, guaranteed to impress your loved one.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, parsley, and lemon juice.
- Place the seared salmon in a baking dish and pour the creamy mixture over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- Feel free to add vegetables like asparagus or spinach to the baking dish for added nutrition.
- This dish pairs well with rice or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg