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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 417 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Notes
- Substitutes:
- Storage:
- Place leftovers in a container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat.
- Nutritional facts:
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
- 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 Information
Serving
1salmon filet
Calories
417kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
165mg
(7%)
Potassium
914mg
(26%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
481IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1salmon filet | |
| Calories | 417kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 914mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 481IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.