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Easy Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe

Flaky pan-seared salmon fillets cooked in a rich and creamy garlic butter sauce, perfect for an easy yet elegant seafood dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Method
 

  1. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add butter until melted.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Place salmon fillets in the skillet and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  5. Remove salmon from the pan and set aside.
  6. Add heavy cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, thyme, and parsley to the skillet and stir well.
  7. Simmer the sauce for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Return salmon to the skillet and spoon sauce over the fillets.
  9. Simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat and serve.

Notes

Do not overcook the salmon to keep it tender and flaky. Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.