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Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon with Crispy Paprika Potatoes
A quick and delicious recipe for creamy garlic butter salmon served with crispy paprika potatoes and a vibrant tomato-based sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal, this dish features tender pan-fried salmon fillets, roasted or air-fried baby potatoes seasoned with paprika, and a rich, savory sauce made with onion, garlic, cherry tomatoes, soft cheese, and fresh coriander.
#Salmon
#Creamy
#Garlic Butter
#Potatoes
#Paprika
#Seafood
#Dinner
#Easy
#Weeknight
#Healthy-ish
#TikTok Recipe
Final plated dish, top view
Recipe Information
15m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
45m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Contemporary
English
Nutrition (per serving)
550
Calories
40g
Protein
30g
Carbs
30g
Fat
Salmon sizzling in the pan
Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Creamy sauce simmering with tomatoes
Instructions
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- Prepare the potatoes by halving the baby potatoes and placing them in a bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, and salt to taste, ensuring they are evenly coated.2m
Preview2mPreviewPrepare the potatoes by halving the baby potatoes and placing them in a bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, and salt to taste, ensuring they are evenly coated. - Spread the seasoned potatoes on a baking tray or in an air fryer basket. Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.25m
Preview25mPreviewSpread the seasoned potatoes on a baking tray or in an air fryer basket. Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. - While the potatoes cook, pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides of the salmon with 1 teaspoon of all-purpose seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon of paprika.1m
Preview1mPreviewWhile the potatoes cook, pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides of the salmon with 1 teaspoon of all-purpose seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon of paprika. - Heat a splash of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, place the seasoned salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until it's cooked through to your preference.9m
Preview9mPreviewHeat a splash of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, place the seasoned salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until it's cooked through to your preference. - In the same pan (or a clean one), add 1 tablespoon of butter. Sauté the finely chopped onion for 2-3 minutes until it softens. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.3m
Preview3mPreviewIn the same pan (or a clean one), add 1 tablespoon of butter. Sauté the finely chopped onion for 2-3 minutes until it softens. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. - Add the sliced cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes until they start to soften slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.2m
Preview2mPreviewAdd the sliced cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes until they start to soften slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. - Stir in 2 tablespoons of soft cheese and 2-3 tablespoons of water to create a creamy sauce. Simmer gently for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously until well combined and heated through.2m
Preview2mPreviewStir in 2 tablespoons of soft cheese and 2-3 tablespoons of water to create a creamy sauce. Simmer gently for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously until well combined and heated through. - Remove the pan from the heat. Squeeze in the juice of half a lime and stir in a handful of fresh chopped coriander.1m
Preview1mPreviewRemove the pan from the heat. Squeeze in the juice of half a lime and stir in a handful of fresh chopped coriander. - To serve, arrange the crispy paprika potatoes on plates. Top with the creamy garlic butter salmon fillets and spoon a generous amount of the luscious sauce over the salmon and potatoes. Garnish with extra fresh coriander if desired.2m
Preview2mPreviewTo serve, arrange the crispy paprika potatoes on plates. Top with the creamy garlic butter salmon fillets and spoon a generous amount of the luscious sauce over the salmon and potatoes. Garnish with extra fresh coriander if desired.
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