Creamy Garlic Salmon (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pan-Seared Salmon
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 salmon fillets, skin removed
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon oregano
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons Italian herbs
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1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
→ Rich Cream Sauce
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1/2 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
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3 tablespoons butter, unsalted
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1 cup full-fat cream
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2 tablespoons softened cream cheese
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1/2 cup chicken stock
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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Salt and pepper for seasoning
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1/2 to 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan (adjust to taste)
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
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1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
# Instructions:
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Spread out the salmon fillets and coat them with olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, oregano, pepper, chili flakes, and Italian herbs evenly.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with some oil. Sear the salmon for about 3 minutes on each side until it’s golden and crispy. Lower the heat and cook it thoroughly, then set aside.
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Melt butter in the same pan over medium heat, then sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes to bring out its fragrance.
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Pour in the cream, broth, and lemon juice. Let it gently simmer for a few minutes, then stir in the cream cheese and parmesan until the mixture thickens. Sprinkle with salt and pepper as needed.
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Mix in the parsley and basil. Add the salmon back to the pan, spoon some sauce on top, and heat for another minute or two before serving.
# Notes:
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Quick to make—done in just about 30 minutes
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Feel free to toss some cooked onions into the sauce if you’d like
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The amount of parmesan can be adjusted to change the sauce’s consistency