Amazing Creamy Garlic Salmon Tonight
Create a quick and delicious creamy garlic salmon skillet meal perfect for a weeknight. This recipe focuses on simple steps and rich flavors, making you feel like royalty.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the salmon for 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté 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 the salmon to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, you can add a tablespoon of butter.
- Feel free to add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
- You can serve this with your favorite side dish like rice or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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