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Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon

Delicious Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon Ready in Just 20 Minutes

This Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon is a quick, flavorful dish perfect for dinner, ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with avocado oil for a neutral option.
  • 4 pieces Salmon Filets (5-6 oz each) Can be replaced with trout or catfish.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Choose ghee for a lactose-free alternative.
  • 6 cloves Minced Garlic Adjust for a milder taste if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth works for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream Substitute with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast can serve as a dairy-free alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped) Swap with basil for a unique flavor twist.
  • 1/2 lemon Lemon Juice Lime juice can work as an alternative.

Equipment

  • large non-stick pan
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Begin by patting each salmon filet dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Cook the salmon filets skin-side up for about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Flip the salmon and cook for another 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Remove the salmon and keep warm. In the same pan, reduce heat and melt the butter, then add minced garlic and sauté for about 3 minutes.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, scrape the bottom of the pan, and let simmer for about 4 minutes.
  6. Lower heat, stir in heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper. Add grated Parmesan and stir until melted.
  7. Return the salmon to the pan, squeeze lemon juice over the top, and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 32gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Pat the salmon filets dry before cooking for a crispy texture. Adjust cooking times based on thickness. Taste the sauce before serving for balanced flavors.

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