Description
A heartwarming creamy garlic salmon dish that’s tender and flavorful, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets, skinless and boneless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season your salmon fillets with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down, and sear for about 4-5 minutes.
- Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked fillets to a plate and keep warm.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over the fillets.
- Cook for another minute, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Consider using coconut cream for a dairy-free option or sour cream for added tanginess. Serve over rice or with seasonal vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 80mg