CREAMY Marry Me Salmon
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 ml
- 4 salmon fillets 4 oz / 115 grams each
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 5 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour 8 grams
- 1 tsp dried oregano 1 gram
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme 0.50 grams
- 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 0.65 grams
- 1 cup low fat milk 240 ml
- 3/4 cup vegetable broth 180 ml
- 1/2 cup chopped sundried tomatoes packed in oil 55 grams
- 2 tbsp grated Manchego cheese 15 grams
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 5 grams
- 2 tsp lemon juice 10 ml
- sea salt & black pepper
- lemon wedges & chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil
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In the meantime, add the salmon fillets over some paper towels and pat dry, then season with salt & pepper on both sides
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Add the salmon fillets into the hot fry pan, all in a single layer and skin side down, cook for 3 minutes per side or until just cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside
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Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the chopped onion and garlic, mix continuously, after about 3 minutes and the onions are slightly translucent, add in the flour, mix continuously for 2 minutes, then add in the oregano, thyme, paprika, and crushed red pepper, quickly mix together, then add in the milk and vegetable broth, continue to gently mix together for a couple of minutes
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After about 5 minutes and you've ended up with a slightly creamy sauce, add in the chopped sundried tomatoes, grated cheese, chopped basil, and lemon juice, mix together, then add the salmon fillets back into the pan, all in a single layer, lower to a low heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until the salmon is heated through
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Serve directly out of the pan garnished with lemon wedges and chopped parsley, enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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