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Quick Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe

Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon is a quick, restaurant-style dinner made with pan-seared salmon fillets in a rich garlic butter cream sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is packed with protein, omega-3s, and bold flavor—perfect for busy weeknights or special dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Method
 

  1. Pat salmon dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Place salmon skin-side down and sear 4–5 minutes per side until flaky.
  5. Remove salmon and set aside.
  6. Add heavy cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, thyme, and parsley to the pan.
  7. Simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Return salmon to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer 1 minute.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Use medium heat to avoid burning the garlic. For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or Greek yogurt for heavy cream.