Salmon with Crab Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate seafood feast with this elegant Salmon with Crab Sauce recipe, a luxurious pairing of crispy, pan-seared salmon fillets and a rich, creamy sauce loaded with tender crab meat. Perfect for special occasions or an elevated weeknight dinner, this dish combines the delicate flavors of fresh seafood with hints of garlic, Parmesan, and a splash of zesty lemon juice. The silky crab sauce takes only minutes to prepare, making it an impressively quick yet decadent addition to your meal. Garnished with fresh parsley and served straight from the skillet, this recipe is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. With simple ingredients and comforting flavors, this Salmon with Crab Sauce will become a favorite for seafood lovers everywhere.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (about 6 oz each) salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup (grated) Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 pound cooked crab meat
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (for garnish) chopped parsley
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets, skin-side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until the skin is crispy. Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove the salmon from the pan and keep warm.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Allow the sauce to simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Gently fold the crab meat into the sauce and heat through for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper, if needed.
Serve the cooked salmon fillets on individual plates or a serving platter. Spoon the crab sauce generously over each piece of salmon.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy your Salmon with Crab Sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 268.5 g | 344% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.6 g | 503% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 38.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 935 mg | 312% | |
| Sodium | 7319 mg | 318% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 238.4 g | 477% | |
| Vitamin D | 93.2 mcg | 466% | |
| Calcium | 589 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 3983 mg | 85% | |
*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.
