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Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce

Healthy Fact of the Day

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that support heart and brain health, while Parmesan cheese provides calcium and protein. This combination delivers both nutritional benefits and incredible flavor.

This Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce elevates your dinner game with restaurant-quality flavors that are surprisingly easy to achieve at home. The tender, flaky salmon pairs beautifully with the rich, garlicky cream sauce that’s infused with nutty Parmesan cheese. It’s the kind of elegant dish that impresses guests but requires minimal prep time and effort.

If you love this luxurious style, you’ll want to try our Garlic Butter Salmon for another show-stopping fish dinner. For more creamy, indulgent sauces, our Chicken Breasts in Caper Cream Sauce delivers that same rich, restaurant-quality experience that makes this salmon so memorable.

Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce

Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce

Recipe by Daily Disher

Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce features perfectly baked salmon fillets smothered in a velvety, garlic-infused Parmesan cream sauce that transforms simple ingredients into an impressive dinner.

Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
5.0 from 1 vote
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 4 filets salmon

    • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

    • 1 cup heavy cream

    • 1/4 teaspoon salt

    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

    • 1 tablespoon butter

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

    Directions

    • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking dish by greasing it with olive oil.
    • Season the salmon filets with salt and black pepper. Place them in the prepared baking dish.
    • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, stirring until fragrant.
    • Pour the heavy cream into the saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
    • Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes smooth.
    • Pour the Parmesan cream sauce evenly over the salmon filets in the baking dish.
    • Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until salmon is fully cooked.
    • Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving hot.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

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