Description
Succulent “creamy herb garlic salmon” delivers Mediterranean coastal flavors with elegant simplicity. Rich herbed cream sauce and perfectly seared salmon promise a luxurious dinner experience you’ll savor with delightful satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 21 oz (600 g) salmon filets, skin on or off
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups reduced fat cream
- 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
Cooking Components:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat, ensuring even surface temperature for perfect salmon searing.
- Generously coat salmon with aromatic seasonings, creating a flavor-packed exterior that will caramelize beautifully.
- Carefully place salmon flesh-side down, allowing a golden-brown crust to develop for approximately 5 minutes, then gently flip and cook the opposite side until fish reaches desired doneness.
- Transfer salmon to a separate plate, keeping warm and preserving its succulent texture.
- In the same skillet, melt butter until it becomes golden and releases a nutty fragrance.
- Introduce minced garlic, stirring quickly to prevent burning and release its intense aromatics.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine or broth, scraping up the flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Reduce liquid by half, concentrating the underlying flavor profile.
- Lower heat and pour in heavy cream, allowing the sauce to simmer gently and develop a luxurious consistency.
- Gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese, whisking until the sauce transforms into a smooth, velvety texture.
- Return salmon to the skillet, nestling the fish into the creamy herb sauce.
- Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a bright splash of lemon juice to elevate the dish’s complexity.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately atop a bed of pasta, fluffy rice, or vibrant steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Choose salmon fillets with consistent thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat salmon completely dry with paper towels before seasoning to achieve a golden-brown, crispy exterior during searing.
- Use fresh garlic for more intense flavor compared to pre-minced versions, which can taste slightly bitter or less aromatic.
- Select a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio to enhance the sauce’s depth without overpowering the delicate salmon.
- For dairy-free alternatives, replace heavy cream with coconut milk and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese.
- Low-carb dieters can serve salmon over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a lighter meal option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 564
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 47 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg