Description
Marry Me Salmon is a delicious and irresistible recipe featuring salmon fillets baked in a creamy lemon and Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the olive oil mixture generously over each fillet.
- In a separate bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the cream mixture over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the cream mixture.
- You can also substitute the salmon with chicken breasts for a different protein option.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg