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Overhead closeup view of salmon filet in a creamy grapefruit sauce with grapefruit wedges and basil.

Creamy Grapefruit Salmon

This Creamy Grapefruit Salmon is an incredibly easy one pan recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's a little bit tart, a little bit sweet, and full of creamy flavor!
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Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Salmon with Grapefruit, Savory Grapefruit Dishes, Unique Salmon Recipes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Calories: 389kcal
Author: Sues

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ lb. salmon, cut into 4 filets
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • ¾ cup diced onion (1 medium onion)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ Tbsp grapefruit zest
  • ¾ cup grapefruit juice (preferably freshly squeezed)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Basil

Instructions

  • Lightly season salmon filets on each side with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, melt 1 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Add salmon to the pan, skin-side-up and cook for about 4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 4 minutes skin-side-down. Remove salmon from pan and set aside on a plate.
  • Add remaining 1 Tbsp butter to the skillet. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes, until garlic is fragrant and onions are translucent.
  • Add grapefruit zest and juice to pan and bring to a simmer, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a spatula. Once simmering, slowly pour the cream into the pan. Stir and let sauce thicken a bit.
  • Add salmon back to pan to heat through, spooning sauce over the salmon.
  • Serve salmon with brown rice, quinoa, or pasta or simply with a vegetable side.

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Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 222mg | Fiber: 1g
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