Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of this Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon recipe. Tender pan-seared salmon smothered in a luscious garlic butter cream sauce, finished with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. A luxurious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a special dinner or a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cream Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Sear Salmon: Season salmon with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until nearly cooked through. Set aside.
- Make Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, add broth, cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish Dish: Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer until fully cooked. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, rice, or pasta to enjoy the sauce fully.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared, stovetop
- Cuisine: American, European-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
