Creamy Garlic Butter Baked Salmon.

This one-skillet Creamy Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is for those nights when you’re craving something a little fancier but need something quick and easy to prepare. This creamy salmon recipe’s secret is that the salmon is broiled until crisp with garlic, thyme, and butter. It’s then mixed into a simple parmesan cream sauce with spinach, lemon, and fresh herbs. Love these flavors! This salmon is easy and delicious, plus wonderful for all seasons. And the best part is that this salmon recipe can come together in less than thirty minutes!

Ingredients

• Salmon filets 
• Salt and black pepper 
• olive oil
• Salted butter 
• Fresh thyme leaves 
• Garlic
• Shallot 
• Heavy cream (or chicken broth or vegetable broth as an alternative)
• Salsa verde 
• Grated parmesan cheese 
• Chopped sun-dried tomatoes 
• Fresh baby spinach 
• Lemon juice 
• Chopped fresh dill (other herbs that could be great to add include fresh dill and fresh parsley)
• Chopped green onions 

Kitchen Supplies

• Oven-safe skillet 
• Teaspoons and tablespoons
• Measuring cups 
• Serving plates 
• paper towels

This is the perfect recipe for a spring Monday. I t’s also a dish I’ve been looking forward to sharing with you all for quite a while! First of all, we’re back with new fish and seafood recipes! I took a break for a few weeks, but I’ve got newfound inspiration and a couple of recipes I’m really looking forward to sharing!

Plus, with the weather finally warming up, seafood always feels more appropriate!

Before I dive into the nitty-gritty here, I have to shout out that my dad really loved this recipe.

He said the secret is the cream sauce. It’s not what you expect, but it’s even more delicious! Love hearing this feedback!

Here are the details

Step 1: broil the salmon

Over the years, I’ve learned that I do not love pan-frying salmon. It’s messy, and the fish always falls apart. Instead, I broil my salmon. It’s totally hands-off and mess-free!

Arrange the salmon in an oven-safe skillet with butter, fresh thyme, and garlic cloves. Broil until it’s crispy on top.

Step 2: make the cream sauce

Pull the salmon out of the skillet and let it hang out for a minute while you mix up the sauce.

In the same skillet as the garlic, add additional butter and the shallots, along with a pinch of chili flakes. Cook on medium high heat until fragrant, then use a fork to smash the garlic cloves into a paste.

Step 3: finish the sauce

Add the cream to the sauce, then add my secret – salsa verde. This adds an unexpected kick to the sauce, but oh my goodness, it’s so delicious. Don’t knock it til you’ve tried it.

Next, mix in the parmesan, the sun-dried tomatoes, and the spinach.

Now slide the salmon into the sauce and squeeze the lemon over the salmon. I always season with sea salt and pepper too.

Step 4: mix the herbs

Now, on a plate, mix some fresh dill with chopped green onions and lemon zest.

Serve the salmon in the cream sauce and then top with those lemony herbs.

Add crusty bread for dipping, baby potatoes, a side of rice, roasted asparagus, or even just abig salad! This makes for a great weeknight meal and can easily be used as a main course for your next spring or summer dinner party.

The leftover salmon is delicious on salads or rice bowls the next day, so make sure you have an airtight container on hand for refrigerator storage!

Everyone always enjoys this salmon, and we love how quick the dish is to cook! This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners. Plus, it makes for such a pretty dinner table!

Looking for other dinner recipes? Here are some of my favorites: 

Baked Coconut Curry Salmon

Thai Black Pepper Chicken and Garlic Noodles

One Pot Stove-Top Mac and Cheese

Honey Garlic Salmon Soba Noodle Bowls

Coconut Milk Braised Black Pepper Chicken

Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter

Lastly, if you make this Creamy Garlic Butter Baked Salmon, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

@halfbakedharvest

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