Creamy Garlic Salmon: A 30-Minute Dream
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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.
- Author: Clara Baker
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 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
- Pat the salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add salmon to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Return salmon to the skillet and spoon sauce over it.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg