Description
This Creamy Lemon Salmon recipe features tender salmon fillets cooked in a luscious lemon-infused cream sauce, combining savory flavors with a hint of citrus. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for a delightful main course dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 1 pound fresh salmon cut into 4 pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Flour for dredging
Sauce and Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Fresh parsley to taste, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon: Cut your salmon into 4 pieces. Sprinkle it evenly with the garlic powder and season with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour on all sides to coat lightly.
- Cook the salmon: Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the salmon pieces. Cook for 4 minutes on each side until nicely browned but not fully cooked through. Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Make the sauce base: Add the chicken broth or dry white wine, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard to the same pan. Stir continuously until the mustard dissolves and let the mixture bubble for a couple of minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add cream and finish cooking: Pour the heavy cream into the pan and return the salmon to the skillet. Let it cook together for a few more minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the salmon to finish cooking through.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the salmon and sauce. Serve immediately while hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Do not substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk as the sauce may break due to the citrus juice and won’t thicken properly.
- Be careful not to overcook the salmon initially to maintain tenderness before finishing it in the sauce.
- Use chicken broth or dry white wine based on preference to add depth to the sauce.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright, fresh finish but can be omitted if unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
