Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon is an elegant and flavorful dish featuring tender salmon fillets cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. It’s quick to prepare, using simple ingredients, and offers a perfect balance of creamy texture and savory taste, making it suitable for special occasions or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets, skinless
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Carefully place salmon fillets into the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream and whisk in Dijon mustard. Stir well to combine.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for about 3-4 minutes, stirring regularly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped parsley over the salmon fillets.
- Plate the salmon, drizzling more sauce over the top. Add lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- This recipe is best prepared with fresh ingredients for optimal flavor.
- Avoid overcooking the salmon to prevent it from drying out.
- Consider adding a splash of white wine or red pepper flakes to the sauce for variations.
- Fresh dill or thyme can be added to complement the dish.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
- Cooked salmon can be frozen for up to 2 months, wrapped tightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: N/A
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