Pan Fried Salmon with Pesto Cream Cheese Sauce

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    455 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Pan Fried Salmon with Pesto Cream Cheese Sauce

Enjoy pan-fried salmon with a savory cream sauce. 

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound salmon cut into 4 pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons half and half
  • 2 tablespoons pesto
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Instructions

  1. Bring salmon to room temperature about 15 minutes before cooking.
  2. Heat a large skillet with oil over medium-low heat.
  3. Season fish with salt and pepper, and place salmon skin side down in the pan. 
  4. Cook until golden brown on one side, and flip over on the other side, this should take about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  5. In a small pot, add half and half, pesto, and cream cheese. Stir together well over low heat until the cream cheese sauce is combined well.
  6. Spoon about two tablespoons of the pesto cream cheese sauce over the salmon.
  7. You may want to serve with a lemon slice along with the fish.

Notes

  • Don't skip bringing the salmon to room temperature
  • Pat the salmon very dry before cooking
  • Don't overcrowd the pan
  • Let the sauce simmer gently to prevent separation
  • Serve immediately for the best results

Nutrition Information

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Calories 455kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 128mg (43%) Sodium 595mg (25%) Potassium 643mg (18%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 985IU (20%) Calcium 89mg (9%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 455 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 455kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 128mg 43%
Sodium 595mg 25%
Potassium 643mg 14%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 985IU 20%
Calcium 89mg 9%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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