Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon 

Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon is a luxurious yet simple dish that combines perfectly seared salmon fillets with a rich, garlicky cream sauce. Infused with lemon and fresh herbs, this one-pan meal is ready in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Its decadent flavors and elegant presentation are sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)

• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 5 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ cup chicken broth

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or chopped fresh thyme

• Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish

Directions

1. Sear the Salmon:

   • Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Add the salmon fillets to the skillet and sear for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.

   • Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.

2. Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce:

   • In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

   • Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.

   • Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

   • Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning.

   • Simmer the sauce for 3–5 minutes, until it slightly thickens.

3. Combine and Serve:

   • Return the seared salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top.

   • Simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes, until the salmon is heated through.

   • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or basil before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 430 kcal

• Protein: 24 g

• Fat: 36 g

• Saturated Fat: 17 g

• Cholesterol: 151 mg

• Sodium: 213 mg

• Potassium: 646 mg

• Carbohydrates: 3 g

• Fiber: 1 g

• Sugar: 1 g

• Vitamin A: 1093 IU

• Vitamin C: 5 mg

• Calcium: 62 mg

• Iron: 1 mg