Creamy Parmesan Salmon Fillet
Elevate your dinner table with this Creamy Parmesan Salmon Fillet recipe, a perfect balance of rich, velvety sauce and tender, flaky fish. In just 30 minutes, you’ll create a restaurant-quality dish featuring perfectly seared salmon fillets nestled in a luscious garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, enhanced with zesty lemon juice and fresh parsley. The optional kick of red pepper flakes adds just the right touch of heat. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal. Bursting with flavor, this easy-to-make salmon recipe is sure to become a new family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, sear the salmon fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until just cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and whisk until fully melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
Stir in the lemon juice, chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for another 1-2 minutes.
Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Let them cook in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired. This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or a side of creamy mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2771 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 226.4 g | 290% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.3 g | 446% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 634 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 4015 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.4 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 166.7 g | 333% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 698 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 116 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
