Go Back
–+ servings
Two pan-seared salmon fillets covered in a creamy garlic sauce and fresh parsley, perfect for a Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two.

Seared Salmon with Cream Sauce for Two

This recipe makes a rich, flavorful seared salmon served in a creamy Parmesan sauce. It is suitable for a special dinner for two.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

SEARED SALMON
  • 4 salmon fillets, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
CREAM SAUCE
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan, to taste Use up to 3/4 cup
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Equipment

  • Plate
  • Skillet or Pan
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Lay the salmon fillets flat on a plate. Drizzle olive oil over the top. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Heat an oiled skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the salmon filets to the pan and cook on each side until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Drop the heat to low and allow the salmon to cook through to the center. Remove the filets from the pan.
  4. In the same saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and the garlic. Sauté for one or two minutes.
  5. Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Whisk together and bring to a simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Add the cream cheese and parmesan and whisk again until the sauce thickens. Once it thickens, add salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Mix in the basil and parsley.
  8. Add the salmon back into the pan with the sauce. Let the salmon sit in the sauce for one or two minutes to reheat before taking it off the heat.

Notes

You can add chopped onions when you sauté the garlic if you prefer.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!