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Creamy Garlic Salmon

Creamy Garlic Salmon: A Quick and Decadent Dinner Delight

Creamy Garlic Salmon is a quick and flavorful recipe that combines flaky salmon with a rich garlic Parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Use skinless for best texture
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For searing
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Use half-and-half for lighter version
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth as alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh is best
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish
For Serving
  • 1 whole Lemon Wedges For serving

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and let sit.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sear salmon fillets skin-side up for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through and flaky. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add unsalted butter to the skillet, melt, and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring well, then add Dijon mustard and lemon juice. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and season as needed.
  7. Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste and enjoy warm.

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