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4 seared salmon filets in a creamy white potato sauce in a skillet.
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Creamy Salmon and Potato Skillet

Simple sautéed salmon fillets in a creamy garlic sauce and potatoes cooked to perfection and ready in less than an hour. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 pound baby potatoes halved
  • 4 skinless salmon fillets
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Sauce:

  • 3-4 garlic cloves pressed
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable stock
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

Instructions

  • Place the 1 pound baby potatoes (halved) in a pot of water and boil just until they begin to soften.
    cooked halved potatoes in a pot.
  • Do not overcook as they'll get mushy—once ready, drain and season with Salt.
  • Season the 4 skinless salmon fillets with Kosher salt and pepper.
  • Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a non-stick pan and fry the salmon until golden on both sides, then set aside. 3-4 minutes on each side.
    4 sauteed salmon fillets in a pan.
  • In the same preheated pan, saute the 3-4 garlic cloves(minced) for 30 seconds.
  • Deglaze the pan with the 1 cup low-sodium vegetable stock and allow it to bubble for a couple of minutes.
    Vegetable stock with sauteed garlic and creamy cheese on a pan.
  • Add the 8 ounces cream cheese and use a whisk to incorporate and get a creamy sauce.
  • Stir in the 2 tablespoons chopped chives, 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, and potatoes. Return the salmon to the pan and drizzle with the creamy sauce.
    potatoes added over a creamy white sauce in skillet
  • Garnish with freshly ground black pepper, and extra chives, if desired.

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Notes

  • use any other oil like avocado oil in place of olive oil
  • if you prefer using low-fat cream cheese that is fine.
  • you may use dried or fresh chives 
  • I prefer that you use skinless salmon fillets 
  • any baby potatoes will work

Nutrition

Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 1106mg | Potassium: 1469mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 648IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2mg