Description
Delicious and creamy Salmon Bites with Garlic Cream Sauce are perfect for a quick and elegant seafood dinner. Tender salmon cubes are pan-seared to golden perfection and tossed in a rich garlic-infused cream sauce with parmesan and fresh parsley, delivering a comforting and flavorful main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites
- 1 pound salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Cream Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Salmon: Pat the salmon dry and cut into even bite-sized pieces. Season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
- Cook Salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon pieces in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Make Garlic Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant to infuse the butter with garlic flavor.
- Simmer Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently. Gradually add grated parmesan cheese and continue stirring until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Finish Sauce: Stir in lemon juice to brighten the sauce. Return the cooked salmon bites to the pan, gently tossing to coat them evenly in the garlic cream sauce.
- Heat Through & Garnish: Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the salmon is heated through. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use skinless salmon for easier preparation and even cooking.
- You can substitute half and half for a lighter cream sauce, though it will be less rich and creamy.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete and balanced meal.
