LEMON GARLIC BUTTER SALMON : These salmon fillets are baked in the oven, tossed in a savory garlic butter sauce . A simple meal that is packed with flavor . The lemon butter is enough to flavor the salmon without masking the subtle taste of the sea.
This recipe is absolutely fantastic! The salmon is delicious and the sauce is absolutely amazing with a little secret ingredient …
VERY EASY RECIPE ! Next time you cook salmon fillets , ditch your recipe and try this one instead.
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES
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INGREDIENTS:
4 (170g) salmon fillets
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. butter
3 cloves garlic , crushed
1 tbsp. flour
300 ml double cream
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp. chopped dill
Crushed chilli peppers
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
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Preparation: Creamy salmon with lemon and garlic
Season salmon all over with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add salmon, skin side up, and cook until browned and seared, 6 minutes. Flip and cook until skin is crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove salmon from skillet and transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium and melt butter. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then stir in flour and cook for 30 seconds more. Whisk in double cream. Bring to a boil and let thicken slightly, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and juice and dill. Season with salt and pepper, then return salmon to pan and simmer in sauce for 1 minute.
Garnish with crushed pepper flakes before serving.