🥘 Creamy Garlic Salmon with Veggies
🧾 Ingredients
For the salmon
2–3 salmon fillets
Salt & black pepper (to taste)
1 tsp paprika (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
For the creamy sauce
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
1 tsp dried thyme or parsley
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
For the sides
2 cups baby potatoes (halved)
1½ cups broccoli florets
Olive oil
Salt & pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Roast the vegetables
Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F
Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper
Roast for 20 minutes
Add broccoli, drizzle with a little more oil, and roast 10–15 more minutes until golden
2️⃣ Cook the salmon
Season salmon with salt, pepper, and paprika
Heat olive oil + butter in a pan over medium heat
Cook salmon 4–5 minutes per side until golden
Remove salmon from pan and set aside
3️⃣ Make the creamy sauce
In the same pan, add garlic and cook 30 seconds
Pour in broth and cream, stir well
Add Parmesan, mustard, and herbs
Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thick
Taste and adjust seasoning
4️⃣ Combine & serve
Return salmon to the pan
Spoon sauce over the top
Simmer 2 minutes
Serve with roasted potatoes and broccoli
Garnish with fresh parsley 🌿
⭐ Tips
You can swap cream for half-and-half to make it lighter
Lemon juice adds great flavor if you like a fresh taste
Works well with rice or mashed potatoes too
