Description
Lemon Cream Salmon is a quick and elegant seafood dish featuring pan-seared salmon smothered in a rich, zesty lemon cream sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh salmon, cut into 4 pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Flour, for dredging
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into 4 even pieces and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Lightly dredge each piece in flour.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and butter. Add the salmon and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add chicken broth, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine and let simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and stir. Return the salmon to the skillet and simmer for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens and the salmon is fully cooked.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the salmon; it will continue to cook in the sauce.
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Heavy cream is preferred over milk to prevent sauce separation.
- Add lemon zest for extra citrus flavor.
- Reheat leftovers gently over low heat to maintain sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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