Description
Experience the rich indulgence of our Creamy Lemon Butter Salmon—a restaurant-quality dish you can whip up at home in under 30 minutes. Perfectly seared salmon fillets are nestled in a luscious, garlicky lemon butter sauce that’s both tangy and silky smooth. Whether you’re hunting for a quick dinner, healthy snack, or elegant food idea to impress, this easy recipe hits the sweet spot of comfort and flavor. Think buttery bites, fresh citrus zing, and tender fish all in one forkful. This is one of those irresistible dinner ideas you’ll want to revisit again and again.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (skin on or off)
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill
Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear salmon for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet.
- Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, broth, lemon juice, zest, and Dijon mustard.
- Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan and fresh herbs; season to taste.
- Return salmon to skillet, spoon sauce over fillets, and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish with lemon slices and more herbs. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dinner