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Creamy marry me salmon recipe in a pan, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon slices.

Creamy One-Pan Marry Me Salmon Recipe

This creamy one-pan salmon recipe features perfectly seared salmon fillets nestled in a rich sauce made with sundried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil, all cooked in a single pan for easy cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 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)
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme (0.50 grams)
  • 0.5 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika (1.25 grams)
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper (0.65 grams)
  • 1 cup low fat milk (240 ml)
  • 0.75 cup vegetable broth (180 ml)
  • 0.5 cup sundried tomatoes chopped, packed in oil (55 grams)
  • 2 tbsp Manchego cheese grated (15 grams)
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped (5 grams)
  • 2 tsp lemon juice (10 ml)
  • sea salt & black pepper
  • lemon wedges & chopped parsley for garnish
Garnish

Equipment

  • Large Fry Pan
  • Paper Towels
  • Knife

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large fry pan over medium heat.
  2. Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Sear salmon fillets, skin-side down, in the hot pan for 3 minutes per side until cooked, then remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, sauté chopped onion and garlic for 3 minutes until translucent. Stir in flour for 2 minutes, then add oregano, thyme, paprika, and crushed red pepper. Gradually whisk in milk and vegetable broth, mixing for a few minutes.
  5. Once the sauce thickens, add sundried tomatoes, grated cheese, basil, and lemon juice. Return salmon to the pan, lower heat, and simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  6. Serve directly from the pan, garnished with lemon wedges and chopped parsley.

Notes

For best results, ensure your salmon fillets are completely dry before searing to achieve a crispy skin. Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper for your preferred level of spice.