Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon (Print Format)
Pan-seared salmon in a smooth garlic butter cream sauce, perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Seafood
01 -
4 salmon fillets (5–8 oz. each)
→ Seasoning
02 -
Salt and pepper to taste
→ Fats
03 -
1 tablespoon olive oil
04 -
2 tablespoons butter
→ Aromatics
05 -
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids
06 -
1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
07 -
1/2 cup chicken broth
08 -
1 cup heavy cream
→ Cheese
09 -
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Herbs
10 -
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# Steps:
01 -
Season both sides of salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
02 -
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Pan-fry salmon until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side depending on thickness. Drain excess oil, leaving some to sauté garlic.
03 -
Melt butter in the pan, tilt pan, and spoon melted butter generously over salmon fillets.
04 -
Remove salmon from pan. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, approximately 30 seconds.
05 -
Add dry white wine and simmer until wine evaporates, about 2 minutes.
06 -
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add chicken broth and heavy cream to pan. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth. Season sauce with chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to taste.
07 -
Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Return salmon to pan and simmer briefly until warmed through.
08 -
Spoon sauce over salmon fillets, garnish with additional parsley, and serve hot.
# Tips:
01 -
For variation, substitute parsley with thyme or dill. Add shallots or onions with garlic for extra depth. Enhance zest with capers or lemon slices. Incorporate baby spinach into sauce for added texture. Red pepper flakes provide heat if desired.