Description
Marry Me Salmon is a quick and easy dish featuring tender, flavorful salmon fillets in a rich, creamy sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes and plant-based cream and cheese. This elegant recipe offers a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and herbal notes, making it ideal for impressive weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Salmon and Seasoning
- 4 fresh salmon fillets, thick, skin-on
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (natural), chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 cup heavy cream (plant-based)
- Pinch of natural gelling agent (optional)
- 1/4 cup creamy plant-based cheese
- Handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Preparing the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon skin-side down and sear until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes until cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Sautéing the Aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and chopped shallots to the same skillet. Sauté until fragrant and translucent, approximately 2 minutes, to build the flavor base for the sauce.
- Making the Creamy Sauce: Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar to the skillet. Pour in the plant-based heavy cream and stir well. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then add the creamy plant-based cheese and a pinch of natural gelling agent if a thicker sauce is desired. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes until it coats the back of a spoon.
- Finishing Touches: Return the salmon to the skillet, spooning some sauce over the fillets. Sprinkle chopped fresh basil leaves on top. Allow everything to meld on low heat for one more minute before serving.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality salmon for best flavor and texture.
- Do not overcook the salmon to keep it tender and moist.
- Pat salmon dry before searing to achieve a crispy skin.
- Simmer sauce gently to prevent separation and maintain creaminess.
- Add fresh herbs at the end to preserve their bright flavor and vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Salmon, Creamy Sauce, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Plant-Based, Quick Dinner, Omega-3, Healthy Fish, Easy Recipe
