Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon is a rich and flavorful dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a creamy garlic butter sauce, perfect for a delightful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Place the salmon fillets in the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the salmon for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the heavy cream and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Return the salmon to the skillet, coating it with the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or over pasta for a complete meal.
- Adjust the garlic amount according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg