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Creamy Garlic Salmon and Brussel Sprouts

A fast and creamy dinner with seared salmon and crispy greens
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: brussel sprouts, salmon
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 670kcal
Cost: $30

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet
  • large sheet pan
  • sharp knife
  • tongs or spatula
  • aluminum foil

Ingredients

  • 3 alaskan salmon filets skin removed
  • 1 lb brussel sprouts halved
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • cups whole milk
  • 3 tbsp mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
  • ¼ cup dill chopped
  • 1 lemon
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line your baking pan with foil and add the halved Brussel sprouts. Drizzle on the olive oil with a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes, until browned and crispy. Set aside to cool.
    1 lb brussel sprouts, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, salt, pepper
  • Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper to the salmon. In a cast iron skillet, heat and melt the butter for 1 minute and then add the salmon. Sear both sides of the salmon, flipping after 3 minutes each over medium heat. Once complete, remove the salmon from the pan.
    2 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 alaskan salmon filets
  • Add the rest of the butter to the pan and the garlic and brown it for one minute over medium heat. Bring the heat down to low and add in the milk, mascarpone cheese and the dill. Stir in red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once warm and slightly thick, carefully slide the salmon back into the skillet and toss in the Brussel sprouts.
    4 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1½ cups whole milk, 3 tbsp mascarpone cheese, ¼ cup dill, pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Once everything is well coated, serve while hot. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice on the salmon before serving. Enjoy!
    1 lemon