Creamy Garlic Salmon

⏱️ 30 min 👥 4 servings 📊 Medium
American main course
Creamy Garlic Salmon
Nutrition per Serving
430
Calories
24g
Protein
3g
Carbs
36g
Fat

This creamy garlic salmon recipe is a 30-minute meal with pan seared salmon in a garlic cream sauce! It's simple to make for a special occasion or anytime you want a treat.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh salmon (cut into 4 pieces)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
  • Flour (for dredging)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4-5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Cut the salmon into 4 pieces. Sprinkle each piece with the garlic powder and season with salt & pepper. Coat each piece in flour on all sides.
  2. 2Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the salmon. Cook it for 3-4 minutes/side or until it's nicely browned (don't overcook - the salmon will finish cooking in the sauce). If using skin-on salmon, start with skin side down. If the salmon is a lot thicker than 1", sear it for slightly longer. Transfer the salmon to a plate.
  3. 3Add the garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to the skillet. Stir/whisk until the mustard has dissolved, and let it bubble for 1-2 minutes.
  4. 4Add the cream to the skillet.
  5. 5Place the salmon back into the pan and let it cook for another 5 minutes or so until the sauce has thickened a bit and the fish has cooked through. Season with extra salt & pepper if needed and sprinkle with the chopped parsley.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by saltandlavender.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.