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Marry Me Salmon

Marry Me Salmon

There may be plenty of fish in the sea, but this is the only (Marry Me) salmon recipe you'll ever need.

Calories
171
Carbohydrates
16g
Protein
12g
Potassium
577mg
Fiber
8g
Sugar
13g

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon pepper, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pound salmon fillets, skin-on
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 package (8 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup cooked orzo pasta, optional

Direction

  1. In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and garlic powder. Coat salmon fillets with spice mixture.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add salmon, skin-side down; cook until skin is crispy, 4-5 minutes. Flip; cook another 2-3 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a filet reaches 145°. Remove to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
  3. Reduce skillet heat to medium; add butter and shallot. Cook until shallot is softened, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Stir in flour; cook until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.
  4. Slowly whisk in broth; bring to a simmer. Add sun-dried tomatoes and the remaining 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook until thickened, 4-5 minutes.
  5. Stir in cream, milk, cream cheese, Parmesan, spinach and basil. Cook until the cream cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth, 2-3 minutes. Stir in cooked orzo, if using.
  6. Return salmon to the skillet; cook until warmed through. Garnish with basil to serve.

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