Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

Ingredients

• 2 Salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless, patted dry)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil (for searing)
• 2 tbsp Butter (unsalted, divided)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

3. 3

   Place the salmon fillets in the skillet (skin-side down first if using skin-on). Sear for 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy.

4. 4

   Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through to your desired doneness. Remove salmon from the pan and set aside on a plate.

5. 5

   Reduce the heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon of butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.

6. 6

   Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

7. 7

   Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter and the lemon juice until the sauce is smooth and glossy. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

8. 8

   Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the fish. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, you can add a tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese while simmering the cream. Serve alongside roasted asparagus or over a bed of pasta.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• seafood
• salmon
• keto
• low-carb
• dinner
• pan-seared