Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon Recipe in Just 30 Minutes
Rich, dreamy flavors—your next easy weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Season salmon with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear in olive oil for 4–5 minutes per side. Remove.
- In the same pan, sauté butter and garlic. Add heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add spinach and wilt gently.
- Return salmon to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for best results.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot for maximum flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg