Description
This Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon recipe is a rich and easy-to-make dish featuring perfectly seared salmon fillets bathed in a luscious garlic butter cream sauce. Combining savory parmesan, bright lemon juice, and aromatic Italian seasoning, this recipe delivers an indulgent yet simple seafood dinner that’s ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- â…“ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the Salmon: Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the salmon skin-side down and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the fish is golden and cooked through but remains moist. Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside.
- Build the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic. Pour in the chicken broth or dry white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Let the liquid reduce by half over 2 to 3 minutes to concentrate the flavors.
- Make it Creamy: Stir in the heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, fresh lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Simmer the sauce for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens slightly and becomes creamy and flavorful.
- Finish & Serve: Return the seared salmon fillets to the pan and spoon the creamy sauce over them. Let everything simmer gently for 1 to 2 minutes to meld the flavors and warm the salmon through. Garnish with fresh parsley and optionally sprinkle with red pepper flakes for a touch of heat before serving hot.
Notes
- Use chicken broth for a milder flavor or dry white wine for a more complex sauce.
- Adjust the cooking time of salmon depending on thickness to avoid overcooking.
- Optional red pepper flakes can add a nice spicy kick if desired.
- Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, though the sauce will be less rich.
