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Creamy Lemon & Herb Salmon

Salmon in a creamy, garlic and herb sauce
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb salmon filet skinless, cut into four pieces
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
  • 4 thyme sprigs
  • 1/4 cup sherry wine
  • 3 tbsp garlic, minced or diced
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • dried basil
  • juice from half of lemon slice other half into about 4 pieces

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet

Method
 

  1. Season salmon on both sides with salt, pepper and dried basil.
  2. Heat oil and 1 tbsp of unsalted butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon and thyme sprigs. Cook for 3 minutes on both sides. Remove from skillet, and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Give skillet time to cool down, and melt 3 tbsp of butter in skillet. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in heavy cream, sherry wine and lemon juice. Season with a little salt and pepper. Simmer until sauce starts to thicken, about 7 minutes.
  5. Return salmon to skillet, and add lemon slices. Simmer for additional 5 minutes. Serve warm.

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