Creamy Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce
Experience culinary bliss with this Creamy Pan Seared Salmon, expertly paired with a zesty Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce. The crispy salmon skin and velvety sauce create an unforgettable dining experience, perfect for hosting or a cozy family dinner. This dish is not just about flavor; it’s about creating delicious memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by rinsing and drying the salmon fillets. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat. Once foaming, add the salmon skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and sauté the minced garlic in additional butter (if needed) for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy cream, adding lemon juice and dried thyme. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Return the salmon to the skillet, spooning sauce over each fillet for a minute before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg