Ingredients
Method
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large cast iron or heavy skillet over medium high heat until the oil shimmers.
- Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin side up, and sear until the tops are golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Flip the salmon so the skin side is down and cook until the skin is crispy and the salmon is just cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer the salmon to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the heavy cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
- Whisk and simmer the sauce, stirring often, until slightly thickened and it coats the back of a spoon, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper if needed.
- Return the salmon to warm plates, spoon the creamy lemon garlic sauce over the fillets, and garnish with extra fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use salmon fillets of similar thickness so they cook evenly in the skillet.
- If the sauce thickens too much, whisk in 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or additional cream to loosen it.
- For best sear, avoid moving the salmon during the first few minutes of cooking.
- Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently over low heat with a splash of cream.
- If the sauce thickens too much, whisk in 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or additional cream to loosen it.
- For best sear, avoid moving the salmon during the first few minutes of cooking.
- Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently over low heat with a splash of cream.
