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Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon

Savory Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon in Just 30 Minutes

This Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon is a rich and delicious dish that can be made in under 30 minutes, perfect for a quick yet impressive dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon skin-on for extra flavor or skinless for a lean option.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for searing the salmon.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or use vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic fresh garlic is preferred.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for a meat-free version.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for a lighter option.
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated, or nutritional yeast for vegan.
  • ½ medium Lemon Juice freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or your favorite dried herbs.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • to garnish Fresh Parsley or Basil for freshness.

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes until just cooked through, then remove from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat and add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, scrape the bottom of the skillet, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Return salmon to skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to absorb flavors.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and serve hot with sides like rice or pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the salmon is patted dry before searing. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.

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