Creamy lemon garlic salmon

The most delicious salmon recipe!

There are salmon dinners… and then there are creamy lemon garlic salmon nights — the kind of meal that feels both effortlessly elegant and deeply comforting. Imagine crispy-skinned fillets seared to golden perfection, nestled in a luxuriously silky sauce that’s scented with garlic, brightened with lemon peel, and elevated with a splash of white wine and Parmesan. This dish hits all the right notes: rich but balanced, simple but supremely satisfying.

Inspired by classic creamy salmon recipes you’d find in bistros and home kitchens alike — where lemon, garlic, and cream come together to accent the buttery flavour of the fish — this version brings that restaurant-worthy experience straight to your dinner table with minimal fuss. In about 30 minutes, basic pantry ingredients transform into a sauce so addictive you’ll want to soak up every last drop with a fork (or a crusty chunk of bread!).

Whether you’re after an impressive weeknight meal that feels a bit special or you’re hosting friends and want a dish that shows up with serious flavour (without hours in the kitchen), this creamy lemon garlic salmon has your back. Balanced, bright, and crave-worthy — it’s one of those recipes that quickly becomes a go-to favourite. 🍋🐟✨

🍽️ 4 portions

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil 

• 1 onion 

• 2 garlic cloves 

• 1/4 cup white wine

• 1 tbsp flour

• 180g single cream 

• 3/4 cup vegetable stock 

• 40g Parmesan cheese 

• Peel of 1 lemon

• 4 salmon fillets 

• Fresh dill

Method

• Add the salmon filets to the skillet brushed with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove the filets from the skillet and set them aside.

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Then sauté the finely chopped garlic, and onion for 10-15 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent. Dlaze the pan with the white wine and cook for a few minutes until it evaporates

• To the same skilled add the flour, and cook for 1-2 minutes will stirring. Then add the single cream followed by the vegetable stock while stirring. Cook for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens.

• Now grate the parmesan cheese and add the lemon peel into the sauce

• Finally return the salmon fillets into the pan and cook for 5 minutes covering with a lid before serving. Top with the fresh dill.

FAQS and Tips

• You can skip the white wine step if you orefer to avoid alcohol although it evaporates with the cooking