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Creamy Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

Indulgent Creamy Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

This Creamy Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce combines elegant flavors and effortless technique, making it an instant favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Choose skinless for tenderness or skin-on for extra flavor.
For Seasoning
  • Black Pepper Essential for balance; adjust to taste.
  • Salt Essential for balance; adjust to taste.
For Searing
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic Finely minced.
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine Or chicken stock for non-alcoholic option.
  • 1 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth Low sodium.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can swap half for milk or light cream.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Finely grated.
For Freshness
  • Fresh Tarragon Finely chopped.
  • Chervil Finely chopped.
  • Parsley Finely chopped.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon fillets for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until opaque.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic in the remaining oil and butter for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in dry white wine or chicken stock and scrape any browned bits from the skillet.
  4. Add low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually stir in heavy cream, allowing to warm for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in finely grated Parmesan cheese until melted, then mix in chopped fresh herbs. Return seared salmon to the pan and spoon sauce over each fillet.
  6. Simmer gently for an additional 1-2 minutes to reheat the salmon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 35gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh herbs and monitor cooking time to avoid dryness. Properly deglaze the pan for flavor.

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