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Marry Me Salmonwith Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Recipe by Ben Chelin on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.
  • 50 min
  • Serves 4
  • 20 ingredients

30 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A rich salmon fillet pan‑seared and finished in a buttery sun‑dried tomato sauce, served alongside ultra‑creamy garlic mashed potatoes. The combination of smoky paprika, aromatic herbs, and a silky cream sauce makes this dish irresistibly comforting for a special dinner.

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Marry Me Salmon with Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes by Ben Chelin, a frame from the Instagram video

Ingredients

4 servingsMetric

Mashed Potatoes

Amounts as Ben Chelin gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    Pat the salmon cubes dry with paper towels and place them in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Add olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, seasoning salt, Italian seasoning, and black pepper to the salmon; toss to coat evenly.

  3. 3

    Heat a large skillet over medium‑high heat and add the neutral oil.

  4. 4

    When the oil shimmers, add the seasoned salmon cubes in a single layer; sear for 2‑3 minutes without moving, then flip and sear the other side for another 2‑3 minutes until lightly browned.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The salmon has a light browned crust and releases from the pan. Sear in a single layer without moving it at first.

  5. 5

    Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside on a warm plate.

  6. 6

    Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced shallot to the same skillet; sauté for 1 minute until translucent.

  7. 7

    Stir in the chopped sun‑dried tomatoes, sun‑dried tomato oil, and white cooking wine; deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits, and let the liquid reduce by half, about 2‑3 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The browned bits lift into the wine as the liquid reduces. Scrape the skillet to bring those bits into the sauce.

  8. 8

    Add the heavy cream and butter, stirring constantly; simmer gently for 3‑4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The cream sauce thickens slightly and turns glossy. Keep the simmer gentle so the cream stays smooth.

  9. 9

    Return the salmon to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the pieces, and let them warm through for 2 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The salmon is coated with sauce and warmed through. Spoon the sauce over the pieces as they finish.

  10. 10

    Finish the sauce with a pinch of fresh chopped parsley, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

  11. 11

    Serve the creamy salmon alongside a generous scoop of the garlic mashed potatoes, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Tips while you cook

Sear salmon without moving
Place the seasoned salmon cubes in a single layer and let them sear for 2‑3 minutes before flipping.
Reduce wine by half
After adding white cooking wine, let it reduce by half for about 2‑3 minutes before adding cream.
Keep mashed potatoes warm
After mashing, keep the potatoes warm until serving.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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