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Marry Me Tuscan Salmon Recipe by Mr. Make It Happen
Introduction
Picture this: a creamy, luxurious pasta dish, infused with the delicate flavors of salmon, kissed with a hint of lemon, and finished with a flourish of fresh herbs. This, my friends, is Marry Me Salmon Pasta – a dish so delectable, it’s been known to inspire declarations of love at first bite. In this blog post, we’ll explore the irresistible charm of Marry Me Salmon Pasta, its origins, and how you can recreate this culinary romance in your own kitchen.
Alright, let’s be honest… Marry Me this and that is really just Tuscan Salmon, Chicken etc with a new name lol. Welcome to the internet, where old will become new again. Either way, I’m not complaining.. because whatever you want to call it… it’s delicious!
At the heart of Marry Me Salmon Pasta is, of course, the salmon – tender, flaky, and full of flavor. The salmon is seared for color and finished in the oven, while the same skillet is used for a creamy sauce infused with garlic, shallots, white wine, and a touch of lemon zest, which adds brightness and freshness to the dish. The sauce is then tossed with cooked pasta – preferably a long, ribbon-like variety such as fettuccine or linguine – and finished with a generous sprinkling of fresh herbs such as parsley or dill.
Begin by seasoning your salmon filets with your preferred seasoning blend – today I am using my All Purpose and Lemon Bae but feel free to use things like salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and cajun seasoning
Dice your shallot, garlic, and sundried tomatoes and set aside until later for the sauce.
For the salmon, we are going to sear it in a hot skillet and baste it with butter the way the good lord intended, lol. Finish the salmon in a 400 degree oven until it hits your desired internal temp (for me that’s about 130-135 degrees)
In the same skillet, add the shallot, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook until tender (about 2-3 minutes) and then add in the spinach.
After the spinach cooks down, add pasta water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and mix in the heavy cream. Mix to combine and start to incorporate the parmesan cheese. Season to taste and add in the pasta.
Plate the pasta and then salmon filet on top. Garnish with parmesan and parsley and enjoy.
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Marry Me Salmon Pasta (Tuscan Salmon)
Equipment
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Mr. Make It Happen Chef Knife or your preferred cutting knife
- 1 Mr. Make It Happen Skillet or your preferred skillet
- 1 Strainer
- 1 Can Opener
Ingredients
Seafood
- 2 6 oz Salmon Filets
Wet Ingredients
- 3 tbsps butter
- ¼ cup pasta water
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsps tomato paste
Dry Ingredients
- 1 lb fettuccine
Produce
- 1 diced shallot
- 3-4 cloves minced garlic
- ¼ cup sundried tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Seasonings
- Lemon Bae
- parsley garnish
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- red pepper flakes to taste optional
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- AP seasoning
Instructions
Step 1 – Season & Sear the Salmon
- Start by seasoning your salmon with your preferred blend. Today, I’m using my All-Purpose and Lemon Bae Seasonings, but you can go with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Cajun seasoning for a bit of heat.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the salmon for 3-4 minutes per side, basting with butter until golden brown.
- Transfer the salmon to a 400°F oven and bake until it reaches 130-135°F internal temperature (about 5 minutes).
Step 2 – Make the Creamy Tuscan Sauce
- Using the same skillet, let’s build that rich, flavorful sauce!
- Add butter, shallots, and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, allowing the spinach to wilt.
- Pour in white wine (or chicken broth) and let it reduce slightly.
Step 3 – Boil Pasta
- Add water to a pot and sprinkle a little salt in the water while bringing everything to a boil.
- Cook your fettuccine or linguine according to package instructions, reserving some pasta water.
Step 4 – Toss with Pasta & Serve
- Lower heat to a simmer and pour in heavy cream.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Toss the pasta into the sauce, coating it evenly.
- Plate the pasta, then place your perfectly seared salmon on top.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Holy Salmon Batman! This pasta dish is delicious! I didn’t have any white wine or shallot but it was delicious nonetheless. Terrific recipe Chef!
Top of the day Matt, your food looks excellent going out to the store and pick up the ingredients for the recipe for the blacken salmon. I’ll cook it one day this week and I’ll let you know how it turn out. Thanks for the inspiration. and again all your food looks excellent. Look forward to getting back.
I’ll be trying this recipe out in a couple of days and I know it will be delicious as the Shrimp Etoufee was – thanks for sharing flavorful and easy to make meals. So jealous you get to shop at Wegmans! It’s my favorite supermarket but they do not have them here in FL. Hopefully in the near future.
You have never steered me wrong, whenever I need to impress the crowd I cook for, I use one of your recipes. They are amazing as are you. Keep on cookin!