Pan-Seared Salmon in Creamy Lemon Sauce: An Easy Indulgence
Learn how to make a delicious Pan-Seared Salmon in Creamy Lemon Sauce that is both easy to prepare and indulgent in flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper, then sear each fillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Remove the salmon and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest; bring to a simmer.
- Add the salmon back to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the fillets.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed vegetables or over a bed of rice for a complete meal.
- You can adjust the level of lemon juice to enhance the tanginess to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Pan-Seared Salmon, Creamy Lemon Sauce, Easy Salmon Recipe