Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients

FOR THE SALMON
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 (4-ounces each) skin-on salmon fillets, room temperature
salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

FOR THE LEMON GARLIC CREAM SAUCE
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup fat free half & half (you can also use low fat evaporated milk)
1/2 tablespoon all purpose flour
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
zest and juice from 1 whole lemon
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried dill
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
lemon slices for garnish
fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

FOR THE SALMON
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and transfer to the skillet, skin-side down, cooking 3 fillets at a time.
  • Cook for 6 minutes, or until cooked about three quarters of the way through. Do not move the fish around; just let it cook.
  • Using a spatula, flip the salmon fillets over and cook for 2 more minutes; remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Repeat with the rest of the fillets and set all aside.

FOR THE LEMON GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

  • In the meantime, combine half & half, flour, cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, dill, thyme, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl; whisk until thoroughly incorporated.
  • Add butter to skillet and melt over medium heat.
  • Add the prepared sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil; lower heat to a simmer.
  • Place previously prepared salmon fillets back in the skillet.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until salmon is heated through.
  • Remove skillet from heat.
  • Spoon sauce over salmon.
  • Garnish with lemon slices and parsley.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce
Amount Per Serving (1 FILLET + SAUCE)
Calories 271 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 191mg 8%
Potassium 649mg 19%
Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Sugars 2g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin A 3.6%
Vitamin C 0.9%
Calcium 12.1%
Iron 6.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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