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Marry Me Salmon

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A quick, elegant baked salmon dish with a delicious garlic-lemon marinade and a creamy Dijon sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or date nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Or 1 teaspoon garlic powder in a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano Or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Smoked paprika adds depth
  • 1 each lemon, zested and juiced
For the Salmon
  • 2 pieces salmon fillets (6 ounces each) Skin-on or skinless; skin-on helps protect the flesh during baking
For the Cream Sauce
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth Use vegetable broth for pescatarian
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Sub lemony mustard for a brighter tang
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil a small baking dish or line it with parchment.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  3. Place the salmon fillets in the prepared dish skin-side down (if applicable). Pour the marinade over the fillets, turning them to coat both sides. Let sit for about 15 minutes at room temperature.
Cooking
  1. While the salmon marinates, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, and Dijon mustard. Whisk to combine and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly. Reduce heat to low to keep warm.
  2. Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, until it flakes easily with a fork and registers 125-130°F for medium doneness.
  3. Remove the salmon from the oven. Spoon or drizzle the cream sauce over each fillet. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 600mg

Notes

Best enjoyed bone with lemon-garlic mashed potatoes or alongside roasted vegetables. For meal prep, store components separately. Leftovers can be refrigerated and used within 2-3 days.
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