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Creamy Garlic Salmon

Cultural Context

Creamy Garlic Salmon is a modern American dish that showcases the rich flavors of salmon paired with a luscious garlic cream sauce. This dish is popular for its quick preparation and is often served for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The combination of garlic and cream enhances the natural flavor of the salmon, making it a favorite among seafood lovers. Variations may include different herbs or spices, but the core elements remain the same.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb salmon fillets
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic
1/2 onion
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups spinach
1 teaspoon rosemary
2 medium sweet potatoes

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Season the salmon fillets on all sides with black pepper, salt, seafood seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.

2

Drizzle sunflower oil in a pan and sear the salmon skin-side down for 3 minutes.

3

Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3 minutes until cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside.

4

In a separate pan, add butter and let it melt without burning.

5

Add chopped garlic to the melted butter and cook for around 1 minute.

6

Add chopped onion and cook until softened.

7

Stir in 1 tablespoon of flour and let it cook for 2 minutes to form a roux.

8

Pour in milk and heavy cream, stirring to combine, and let the sauce cook for 5 minutes.

9

Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and rosemary to taste.

10

Add spinach to the sauce, either whole or chopped, and stir until wilted.

11

Return the cooked salmon to the sauce, including any juices from the salmon, and let it cook together briefly.

12

Prepare sweet potatoes by steaming them for 10 minutes, then roast them in the same pan used for the salmon, adding salt to taste.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

skilletspatulameasuring cupsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishmilk

Also Known As

Garlic Butter SalmonCreamy Salmon

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