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Lemon garlic salmon in creamy white sauce served in a black skillet.

Creamy Lemon Sauce Salmon

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 419 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh salmon cut into 2 pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Flour for dredging
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Sprinkle the salmon with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Lightly coat each piece in flour.
    Fresh salmon fillet coated in seasonings for baking, with salt and pepper in small bowls.
  • Melt butter in a skillet on medium-high heat. Place the salmon in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Take the salmon out and set it aside.
    Golden seared salmon fillets cooking in a black skillet.
  • In the same skillet, combine chicken broth, lemon juice, dried oregano, dried basil, and Dijon mustard. Stir this mixture and allow it to bubble for 1-2 minutes. Then, add the cream and simmer for about 3-5 minutes. Reintroduce the salmon to the pan.
    Creamy white sauce with black pepper flecks in a black skillet on a white cutting board.
  • Cook a few more minutes until the sauce thickens and the salmon is cooked through. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 25gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 231mgFiber: 0.2g
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