Creamy Garlic Herb Salmon
Recipe and Photography by Eden Nosal @theboldappetite
Servings 4-5 people
INGREDIENTS
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
4-5 salmon fillets
3 tablespoons butter
7 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup broth chicken or vegetable
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon dill minced
1 tablespoon parsley minced
DIRECTIONS
Pat salmon fillets dry and season with a pinch of salt and a few cracks of black pepper.
In a non-stick pan over medium heat add olive oil. Once hot add the salmon fillets skin side down (there should be an audible sizzle when it hits the pan). Cook for 3-4 minutes then flip. Cook for another 2-3 minutes then remove from the pan. *don't worry if it is not completely cooked though, the salmon will finish in the sauce at the end.
Adjust the heat to low-medium and add the butter. Once melted add the garlic and cook until soft and fragrant 2-3 minutes. Add the flour and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Add the broth and vigorously mix until the flour and broth have combined. Cook for 1 minute until the broth has begun to thicken up and add the heavy cream. Cook the sauce until it begins to thicken 3-4 minutes. Once the it can coat the back of a spoon add the herbs, mix, and simmer for 2 minutes.
Add the salmon back in and cook to desired doneness (no more than 5-7 minutes). Serve immediately over rice or toss pasta in the pan if pairing with pasta.