Tender salmon fillets pan-seared and coated in a rich, creamy lemon garlic butter sauce. Bright, buttery, and restaurant-quality—perfect for an elegant dinner at home.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
🔹 Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
🔹 Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
🔹 Garnish
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon slices
🍳 Equipment
- Large skillet or pan
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔸 Step 1: Season Salmon
- Pat salmon dry
- Season with salt and pepper
🔸 Step 2: Sear Salmon
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat
- Cook salmon 4–5 minutes per side
✔ Salmon should be golden outside and flaky inside
- Remove and set aside
🔸 Step 3: Make Garlic Butter Base
- Lower heat to medium
- Melt butter in same pan
- Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds
🔸 Step 4: Create Cream Sauce
- Stir in cream, lemon juice, zest, parmesan, and Italian seasoning
- Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes
✔ Sauce should slightly thicken
🔸 Step 5: Return Salmon
- Add salmon back to pan
- Spoon sauce over fillets
- Simmer 1–2 minutes
🔸 Step 6: Garnish & Serve
- Sprinkle parsley
- Add lemon slices
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Mashed potatoes 🥔
- Rice or pasta 🍚🍝
- Roasted asparagus or broccoli 🥦
- Garlic bread 🧄
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Don’t overcook salmon
✔ Fresh lemon gives best flavor
✔ Use freshly grated parmesan for smoother sauce
✔ Let salmon rest briefly before serving
🔄 Variations
🌶️ Spicy
Add chili flakes
🥬 Lighter Version
Use half-and-half instead of cream
🍤 Seafood Mix
Add shrimp or scallops
🧄 Extra Garlic
Double garlic amount
❓ FAQs
Can I bake the salmon instead?
Yes—bake at 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes.
Can I use frozen salmon?
Yes, thaw fully first.
Why did my sauce separate?
Heat may have been too high.
⚖️ Approx. Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~450–580
- Protein: ~35g
- Fat: ~38g
- Carbs: ~4g
⚖️ WW Points (Estimated)
🔹 Regular Version
👉 9–13 WW Points
🔻 Lighter Version
(Less butter + lighter cream)
👉 6–9 WW Points
✅ WW-Friendly Version
(Milk + reduced parmesan)
👉 4–6 WW Points