Description
This Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon recipe is a rich and easy-to-make dish that offers perfectly seared salmon fillets topped with a luscious garlic butter cream sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it balances savory flavors with a hint of lemon and Italian seasoning, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.
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
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the Salmon: Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the salmon skin-side down and cook for 4–5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip the fillets and cook the other side for an additional 4–5 minutes until the salmon is just cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Build the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Add the chicken broth or dry white wine to the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom, and allow the liquid to reduce by half, which should take approximately 2–3 minutes.
- Make it Creamy: Stir in the heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until it slightly thickens, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors well.
- Finish & Serve: Return the cooked salmon fillets to the skillet, spoon the creamy garlic butter sauce over the top, and let everything simmer together gently for 1–2 minutes to meld the flavors. Garnish with fresh parsley and, if desired, sprinkle red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with dry white wine or vegetable broth if preferred.
- Ensure not to overcook the salmon to keep it moist and tender.
- Red pepper flakes are optional but add a nice subtle heat to the sauce.
- Fresh parsley can be substituted with chives or basil for a different garnish.
- This dish pairs perfectly with steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
