Description
A comforting dish featuring tender salmon fillets in a rich garlic cream sauce, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Start by seasoning your salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once it’s hot, gently lay the salmon fillets in the skillet skin-side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, then whisk in the Dijon mustard and lemon juice. Allow to simmer gently for about 3-4 minutes to thicken.
- Stir in the dried thyme and adjust seasoning as needed. Add red pepper flakes if using.
- Gently return the cooked salmon to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the fillets to absorb flavor for a minute or two.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt for heavy cream and serve with sautéed spinach or a salad. Baked salmon can also be a great alternative for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg