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Creamy Garlic Salmon: A 30-Minute Dream

Creamy Garlic Salmon

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Whip up a delicious and quick creamy garlic salmon skillet for a satisfying meal. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs salmon fillet, skin removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add salmon to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens.
  7. Return salmon to the skillet and spoon sauce over it.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the sauce for extra brightness.
  • Serve with your favorite side dishes like rice or steamed vegetables.

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