Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and transfer to the skillet, skin-side down, cooking 3 fillets at a time.

Step 3

Cook for 6 minutes, or until cooked about three quarters of the way through. Do not move the fish around; just let it cook.

Step 4

Using a spatula, flip the salmon fillets over and cook for 2 more minutes; remove from skillet and set aside.

Step 5

Repeat with the rest of the fillets and set all aside.

Step 6

In the meantime, combine half & half, flour, cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, dill, thyme, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl; whisk until thoroughly incorporated.

Step 7

Add butter to skillet and melt over medium heat.

Step 8

Add the prepared sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil; lower heat to a simmer.

Step 9

Place previously prepared salmon fillets back in the skillet.

Step 10

Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until salmon is heated through.

Step 11

Remove skillet from heat.

Step 12

Spoon sauce over salmon.

Step 13

Garnish with lemon slices and parsley.

Step 14

Serve.