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Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon

Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon That Will Brighten Your Dinner

Indulge in this Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon, a quick, flavorful recipe perfect for any dinner occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon skin-on or skinless works well
  • to taste Salt Enhances natural flavor
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper Adjust according to preference
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado oil Can substitute with other high smoke point oils
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Use coconut cream for a dairy-free version
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice Freshly squeezed is recommended
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced; adjust based on preference
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped; adds freshness and color

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat avocado oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side up and cook for 4-6 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Flip the salmon fillets so they are skin-side down and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and salmon is cooked through.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and pour in heavy cream, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Whisk together and simmer for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Stir in chopped parsley and serve sauce over salmon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and fresh garlic. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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