Description
Delightful Creamy Herb Garlic Salmon delivers a luxurious seafood experience straight from Mediterranean kitchens. Succulent salmon fillets nestled in a rich, aromatic sauce promise pure culinary bliss you’ll savor with every memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
herbs and seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
cooking ingredients:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon (for juice and zest)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, ensuring a consistent temperature for perfectly cooked salmon.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, removing excess moisture to achieve a crisp exterior.
- Season salmon generously with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme, massaging the spices into the fish for deep flavor penetration.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until the butter becomes frothy and golden.
- Carefully place salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet, allowing them to sear for 3-4 minutes until the edges turn golden and crisp.
- Mince garlic cloves finely and scatter them around the salmon, releasing their aromatic essence into the cooking surface.
- Add lemon zest and juice to the skillet, creating a bright, citrusy backdrop for the fish.
- Pour heavy cream around the salmon, creating a luxurious sauce that will envelop the fillets during baking.
- Transfer the skillet directly to the preheated oven and bake for 6-8 minutes, or until salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley and dill over the salmon immediately after removing from the oven, adding a burst of herbal freshness.
- Let the salmon rest for 2-3 minutes, allowing the creamy sauce to slightly thicken and the flavors to meld together.
- Serve hot, spooning the herb-infused cream sauce over the salmon fillets for an elegant and flavorful presentation.
Notes
- Gently pat salmon dry to ensure a perfect crispy sear, removing any excess moisture with paper towels.
- Choose fresh, high-quality salmon with vibrant color and minimal fishy smell for the best flavor and texture.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to check salmon’s internal temperature; 145°F indicates perfectly cooked fish without drying it out.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version that maintains the creamy richness and adds a subtle tropical hint.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg