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Creamy Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

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This creamy pan-seared salmon is cooked to perfection with a golden crust and served with a luscious lemon garlic cream sauce. It’s a restaurant-quality dish that’s quick and easy to make at home!

Ingredients

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For the Salmon:

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika (optional, for color)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

For the Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce:

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Sear the Salmon

  1. Pat dry the salmon fillets with paper towels, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 2: Make the Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce

  1. In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the pan to deglaze. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to low, then add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir well and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.

Step 3: Combine & Serve

  1. Return the salmon fillets to the pan and spoon the sauce over them. Let them warm for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Want a lighter version? Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • Prefer a thicker sauce? Let it simmer longer or add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water.
  • Best sides: Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or steamed veggies.

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