Creamy Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce Magic
Creamy Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce Magic is a delightful dish that marries elegance and comfort. This recipe features perfectly seared salmon fillets, boasting a crispy skin and tender flesh, smothered in a zesty lemon garlic cream sauce. Ideal for special occasions or cozy weeknight dinners, this dish promises to impress with its vibrant flavors and rich texture. Enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience that will have your taste buds singing!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter until melted.
- Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet; sear for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest; simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Serve the salmon topped with the creamy sauce and garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg