Creamy Lemon Basil Salmon Skillet
This Creamy Lemon Basil Salmon Skillet combines flaky seared salmon with a silky lemon-parmesan sauce and fresh basil. A one-pan, 25-minute meal that’s perfect for weeknights or guests!
Ingredients
- - 4 salmon fillets skinless
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - 1 tablespoon olive oil
- - 2 cloves garlic minced
- - ¾ cup heavy cream
- - ¼ cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- - Zest of 1 lemon
- - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- - ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- - Handful of fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear salmon for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and just cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth, scraping any browned bits. Stir in cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return salmon to skillet and spoon sauce over each piece.
- Add fresh basil leaves and simmer for 2–3 more minutes.
- Garnish with extra basil and lemon zest. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Coconut milk and dairy-free Parmesan work well for a dairy-free option.
- Great served with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
- Coconut milk and dairy-free Parmesan work well for a dairy-free option.
- Great served with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.