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Creamy Lemon Butter Salmon: Easy 20-Minute Recipe

Creamy Lemon Butter Salmon

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets Salmon fillets About 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless
  • 1 tsp Salt and black pepper To taste
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Chicken broth Low sodium preferred
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 3 oz Cream cheese Softened and cubed
  • 1 tbsp Capers Drained
  • 1 whole Lemon Sliced for garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until deeply golden and cooked to your desired level of doneness. Transfer the salmon to a plate and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and saute for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Whisk in the softened cream cheese until the sauce is smooth and gently simmering.
  • Stir in the drained capers. Return the salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon the creamy lemon butter sauce generously over the top.
  • Garnish with fresh lemon slices and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.