Description
A delicious and creamy lemon salmon recipe featuring tender salmon fillets cooked to perfection in a rich lemon cream sauce, enhanced with garlic, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning. Perfect for a quick and elegant 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
- 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 each piece with garlic powder and season with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour on all sides to lightly coat.
- Cook the salmon: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the salmon pieces. Cook each side for 4 minutes until nicely browned but not fully cooked through. Remove salmon from pan and set aside on a plate.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add chicken broth (or dry white wine), lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard. Stir to dissolve the mustard and let the mixture bubble for 1-2 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Add cream and finish cooking: Pour in the heavy cream and return the salmon to the skillet. Let everything simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the salmon is cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the salmon and sauce before serving. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Do not substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk to avoid curdling from the citrus and to ensure the sauce thickens properly.
- Ensure not to overcook the salmon during the initial sear to keep it moist and tender.
- Chicken broth can be swapped for dry white wine according to preference for a different flavor profile.
- Use fresh parsley for the best garnish effect and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
