Description
Indulge in this creamy, flavorful Marry Me Salmon that’s perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions. Its rich taste will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an oven-safe baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- 2. Prepare the Salmon: Arrange salmon fillets skin-side down in the baking dish. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 3. Make the Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about one minute). Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice until well combined.
- 4. Pour and Bake: Pour the creamy sauce over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are well-covered. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is flaky.
- 5. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle fresh parsley on top. Serve immediately, drizzling extra sauce over each portion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 152mg