Creamy Garlic Salmon Recipe
This Creamy Garlic Salmon recipe features tender salmon fillets seared to perfection and simmered in a rich, garlicky cream sauce, enhanced with lemon juice and Dijon mustard for a tangy twist. Perfect for a quick yet elegant dinner, it’s packed with flavor and pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 1 pound fresh salmon (cut into 4 pieces)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Flour (for dredging)
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Sauce
- 4–5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon: Cut the salmon into 4 pieces. Sprinkle each piece evenly with garlic powder, then season generously with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour, coating all sides to create a light crust for searing.
- Sear the salmon: Heat olive oil and butter together in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the salmon pieces to the pan—if using skin-on fillets, start skin side down. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes until nicely browned, being careful not to overcook as the salmon will finish cooking in the sauce. For fillets thicker than 1 inch, sear slightly longer. Once seared, transfer salmon to a plate.
- Prepare the sauce base: In the same skillet, add minced garlic, chicken broth (or dry white wine), lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Stir or whisk continuously until the mustard is fully dissolved and the mixture begins to bubble, about 1-2 minutes, to develop the flavor.
- Add cream: Pour the heavy cream into the skillet, mixing well to combine with the garlic broth base.
- Simmer salmon in sauce: Return the salmon to the skillet, spooning sauce over the pieces. Let it cook gently in the sauce for approximately 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and the salmon to cook through. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Finish by sprinkling with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For an alcohol-free option, use chicken broth instead of white wine.
- Do not overcook the salmon during searing to keep it moist and flaky.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice color contrast and a hint of freshness.
- For thicker fillets, increase cooking time during searing by 1-2 minutes per side.
- Using skin-on salmon helps keep the fish intact during cooking and adds flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 4 oz)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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