Lachs in cremiger Soße

Zutaten

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 6 oz salmon fillets
• 1/8 tsp salt (more or less to your taste)
• 1/8 tsp pepper (more or less)
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• large pinch of salt
• pinch of lemon zest

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle the skinless side of the salmon with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat a cast iron or other heavy skillet to medium high heat. Add the oil and place the salmon skin side up. Cook for about 4-5 minutes.

3. 3

   Carefully flip the salmon and turn the heat to medium low. Continue to cook till the salmon flakes easily, usually 3-4 minutes. Remove salmon from skillet.

4. 4

   Turn the pan to low and add the cream, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and lemon zest. Stir till heated through. Serve over salmon.