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Creamy Salmon Scampi

Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp EVOO + more for brushing skillet
  • 4 Slices Country Bread 1/2" thick
  • 4 Cloves Garlic Finely Chopped
  • 1 Clove Garlic Crushed
  • Kosher Salt
  • Freshly Ground Pepper
  • 4 6 Oz Skinless Salmon Fillets
  • 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/2 Cup Dry White Wine
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Flat Leafed Parsley Chopped

Instructions

  • Heat a large non stick skillet over medium low heat and brush lightly with Olive Oil.
  • Add the bread slices and cook, checking occasionally, until toasted and golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
  • Flip and toast the other side, 2-3 minutes.
  • While still hot, rub one side of the slices with the crushed garlic and brush with 1 Tbsp of the Olive Oil.
  • Season lightly with Salt and Pepper and set aside.
  • Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp Olive Oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Pat the Salmon dry and season on both sides with Salt and Pepper.
  • When the oil is hot, add the Salmon, flesh side down, and sear until well browned, 2-3 minutes.
  • Flip and cook until the Salmon is cooked through, 2-3 minutes more depending on thickness.
  • Remove to a plate and wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.
  • Heat the skillet over medium heat. Add the remining 1 Tbsp Olive Oil and the Butter.
  • When the Butter is melted, add the chopped Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes and cook, stirring, until sizzling, about 30 seconds; take care not to let them burn.
  • Add the Wine and Lemon Juice and bring to a boil, cook, stirring until reduced by half, 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the Cream and simmer, stirring until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.
  • Return the Salmon to the skillet and simmer just to heat through, 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in the Parsley and serve in wide shallow bowls with the Garlic Toast.