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One Pan Marry Me Salmon

In this one pan marry me salmon, a tender seared salmon fillet is the star of an at-home date night meal. Serve salmon over lemon-butter orzo, finished with parsley, and lemon zest, and paired with steamed green beans for a complete meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Entree
Cuisine: American
Calories: 575
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 4 oz each salmon fillets (skin-on
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • pinch red pepper flakes, optional
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon juice, optional

Method
 

  1. Pat fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon until golden and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove fillets and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic, oregano, and thyme for 30 seconds.
  4. Add broth, cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  5. Return salmon to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top to coat.
  6. Plate and garnish with parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Nutrition

Calories: 575kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 951mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

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