Description
Creamy Garlic Grilled Salmon is a rich and flavorful dish featuring perfectly grilled salmon fillets topped with a luscious garlic cream sauce.
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
- Rub salmon fillets with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Grill salmon for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through and grill marks appear.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, red pepper flakes (if using), and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and spoon the garlic cream sauce over the grilled salmon fillets.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use skin-on salmon for easier grilling and better flavor.
- The garlic sauce can also be made ahead and reheated gently.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg