Creamy Garlic Salmon: A Quick & Delicious Healthy Dinner
A quick and delicious healthy dinner featuring salmon in a creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook salmon for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and coat with the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust garlic quantity based on personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg