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Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon

A delicious and creamy salmon dish infused with lemon and garlic, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon fillets skinless
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 lemon juice and zest freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Salmon
  1. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the Salmon
  1. Add the salmon fillets to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
Make the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest, stirring to combine.
  3. Add dried thyme, salt, and pepper, and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combine and Serve
  1. Return the cooked salmon to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gSugar: 1g

Notes

Serve with steamed vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.

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