Description
Experience a culinary delight with this Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe, a quick and elegant dish that brings together tender salmon fillets and a luxurious garlic sauce in just 20 minutes. This one-pan wonder not only minimizes cleanup but also maximizes flavor, making it perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions. The rich sauce, crafted from butter, garlic, and cream, elevates the salmon to new heights of deliciousness, while fresh lemon juice adds a bright finish. Pair it with your favorite sides like steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 salmon filets (5–6 oz. each)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp parsley (freshly chopped)
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place skin side up in the pan; cook for 4–5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 4–5 minutes until flaked easily.
- Remove salmon and keep warm. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth; scrape the pan's bottom for flavor and simmer for 4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until slightly thickened.
- Return salmon to the pan to coat in sauce; garnish with parsley and squeeze lemon juice on top.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 643mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 134mg