Description
Creamy lemon herb salmon is a rich and flavorful dish that combines fresh herbs and lemon for a delightful taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place in the skillet.
- Cook salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, and parsley.
- Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return salmon to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Pair with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: creamy lemon herb salmon