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Salmon with lemon sauce

Salmon With Lemon Cream Sauce

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 shallot
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 ½ lb salmon
  • Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
  • 2 Tbsp. oil
  • 6 Tbsp. butter
  • Fresh thyme
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 lemon juiced

Instructions

  • Chop the shallot and mince the garlic.
  • Slice the salmon into 3 or 4 pieces and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • In your pan, heat the oil and add the salmon skin side up.
  • After 4-5 minutes (or less, depending on how you like it cooked), flip. It should be nice and golden.
  • Cook for a minute or two more, depending on the thickness, and then remove and tent with foil.
  • Add the butter and melt. Cook the shallot and garlic. Then slowly add the remaining ingredients, stirring in between each.
  • As it thickens, add the salmon back to the pan, skin side down, to reheat.
  • Plate and serve with your favorite sides.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

GLUTEN-FREE SUBSTITUTIONS: For those of you who need it, I always like to talk about substitutions to make a meal gluten-free. There shouldn’t be any concerns with this one!
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