Pan-Seared Salmon in a Creamy Lemon Sauce
Salmon fillets are pan-seared to perfection in a tangy lemon garlic sauce. Easy to make, low carb, and ready in just 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
- 4 salmon fillets skin removed
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup mascarpone
- 2-3 tbsp water to thin
- 1 tbsp fresh dill minced
Instructions
- Zest about ½ of a lemon. Cut the lemons in half and juice 3 of the halves. Slice the remaining half.
- Heat the oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the salmon and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Set aside on a plate.
- To the same skillet cook the garlic for 30 seconds, over medium heat.
- Add in the mascarpone together with the lemon zest and juice. Stir in the fresh dill and 2-3 tbsp of water to thin the sauce a bit.
- Return the salmon back into the pan and top with lemon slices.
- Cook for 4-6 mins until the salmon is cooked through and flaky and the sauce is bubbly.
Notes
Substitutes:
- mascarpone can be substituted with any other creamy cheese of choice
- Use fresh dill and fresh garlic for the best flavor
- It is best to use skinless salmon but if your prefer skin on salmon thats fine as well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1salmon filet | Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 914mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 481IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg