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Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon Skillet

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Calories: 460

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets fresh skin-on salmon (approx 6 oz each) wild or Atlantic
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for high-heat searing
  • 3 tbsp unsalted sweet cream butter divided
  • 5 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup halal vegetable or chicken broth alcohol-free, no wine
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream room temperature
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice from 1 large lemon
  • 1 tsp lemon zest finely grated
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves washed
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 lemon sliced into thin wheels for garnish

Method
 

  1. Pat salmon fillets thoroughly dry on both sides with paper towels. Season both flesh and skin sides evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large 12-inch cast iron skillet or stainless skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering hot.
  3. Place salmon fillets flesh-side down in the hot skillet. Sear undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until a deep golden, caramelized crust forms.
  4. Carefully flip fillets skin-side down. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until salmon is just cooked through to 125-130°F (52-54°C) for medium. Transfer salmon to a warm plate and tent loosely with foil.
  5. Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic to the pan drippings, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  6. Pour in the halal broth and fresh lemon juice, scraping up all flavorful browned bits from the pan bottom. Simmer for 2 minutes until reduced by half.
  7. Stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, remaining 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce turns velvety and slightly coats the back of a spoon.
  8. Add baby spinach and chopped fresh dill, stirring for 1-2 minutes until spinach is just wilted. Nest the seared salmon fillets back into the skillet. Spoon warm lemon cream sauce over the top, garnish with lemon slices, and serve immediately.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Calories: 460cal (23%) Carbohydrates: 4g (1%) Protein: 35g (70%) Fat: 34g (52%) Saturated Fat: 16g (100%) Cholesterol: 135mg (45%) Sodium: 480mg (21%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 1.5g (3%)

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