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5 from 4 votes

Pan Fried Salmon with Pesto Cream Cheese Sauce

Enjoy pan-fried salmon with a savory cream sauce. 
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Cream Cheese, Pan Fried Salmon, Salmon
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 455kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 1 pound salmon cut into 4 pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons half and half
  • 2 tablespoons pesto

Instructions

  • Bring salmon to room temperature about 15 minutes before cooking.
  • Heat a large skillet with oil over medium-low heat.
  • Season fish with salt and pepper, and place salmon skin side down in the pan. 
  • Cook until golden brown on one side, and flip over on the other side, this should take about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  • In a small pot, add half and half, pesto, and cream cheese. Stir together well over low heat until the cream cheese sauce is combined well.
  • Spoon about two tablespoons of the pesto cream cheese sauce over the salmon.
  • You may want to serve with a lemon slice along with the fish.

Recipe Tips

  1. Don't skip bringing the salmon to room temperature
  2. Pat the salmon very dry before cooking
  3. Don't overcrowd the pan
  4. Let the sauce simmer gently to prevent separation
  5. Serve immediately for the best results

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 643mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 985IU | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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