Description
A deliciously creamy garlic salmon dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets Salmon (choose skin-on for added flavor and crispiness)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (a splash helps sear the salmon to perfection)
- to taste Salt (essential for enhancing the salmon’s natural taste)
- to taste Pepper (essential for enhancing the salmon’s natural taste)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (provides rich flavor to the sauce base)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced, for that irresistible aroma)
- 1 cup Heavy cream (this is what makes the sauce deliciously creamy)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated adds a savory depth)
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (chopped, for a pop of color and freshness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Sear the salmon skin-side down in a hot skillet for about 4-5 minutes.
- Prepare the creamy garlic sauce while the salmon cooks by melting butter and sautéing minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine the seared salmon with the creamy garlic sauce in a baking dish, pouring the sauce over the salmon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables or rice.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg