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Creamy Garlic Salmon and Green Beans (Easy One-Pan Recipe!)

Published on September 27, 2023 by Sarah Troester
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This effortless creamy garlic salmon and green beans recipe is made in one-skillet and ready to go in 15 minutes. It is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or impressive for entertaining. It’s wholesome, delicious, and all-in-one meal that your whole family will love!

This creamy salmon and green beans dish is delicious, wholesome comfort that your entire family will love. It’s a one stop dish in the nutrition and flavor department. And the best part? It’s all ready to go in 15 minutes and made with super simple ingredients.

Get ready to make this creamy garlic salmon and green beans on the regular! It’s definitely become a staple in our household. This one-skillet wonder is not only a time-saver but also a wholesome and satisfying meal that will leave your loved ones asking for more.

why your family will love creamy garlic salmon and green beans skillet

  • Delicious Flavor
  • Nutritious and Balanced
  • Quick and Easy
  • Versatile and Customizable
  • Great for Special Occasions

ingredients

To make this easy, delicious, and wholesome one-pan recipe you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online!

Here’s what we are working with:

  • salmon fillets
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • butter
  • onion
  • garlic cloves
  • onion soup mix packet
  • cream 
  • frozen green beans
  • Parmesan cheese

how to make creamy garlic salmon and green beans skillet recipe

Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Into a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once the oil is hot, place the salmon fillets in the skillet skin side down and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until salmon is cooked through or has reached desired doneness. Transfer from skillet and set aside.

four crispy salmon filets in a larger black skillet

Prepare the sauce; in the same skillet over medium heat, add butter, garlic and onions. Once onion and garlic are translucent add onion soup seasoning packet, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir until fragrant.

Reduce heat to low; add in cream, frozen green beans and give a good stir; let simmer 4-5 minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in parmesan cheese until well combined.

Nestle in the cooked salmon fillets into the sauce along with the green beans. Garnish with freshly chopped parsely leaves, if desired.

can i meal prep creamy garlic salmon and green beans?

Absolutely! It’s a quick and easy meal that comes together in one pan which means more time for you to enjoy you weekend without a whole lot of time spent meal prepping. Simply divide this recipe into 4 meal prep containers. The flavors in this creamy garlicky sauce have time to meld together, allowing all that goodness to absorb even more as leftovers. You can choose to keep the salmon fillets whole or cut them into bite sized pieces to have more to go around. You will be set for the week with this meal. It’s a fantastic option for a complete, quick, and satisfying meal prep.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. It’s definitely one of those recipes worth saving. There’s nothing better than having what looks and tastes like a gourmet meal on the table, but one that saves you time behind the scenes. 

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Creamy Garlic Salmon and Green Beans (Easy One-Pan Recipe!)

  • GFGluten-Free
  • KKeto
  • LCLow Carb
  • SFSugar Free
This effortless creamy garlic salmon and green beans recipe is made in one-skillet and ready to go in 15 minutes. It is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or impressive for entertaining. It’s wholesome, delicious, and all-in-one meal that your whole family will love!
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 (1.9 oz) packet onion soup & dip mix
  • 1 cup cream 
  • 16 oz frozen green beans
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • parsley leaves, finely chopped, optional for garnish

Instructions 

  • Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Into a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once the oil is hot, place the salmon fillets in the skillet skin side down and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until salmon is cooked through or has reached desired doneness. Transfer from skillet and set aside.
  • Prepare the sauce; in the same skillet over medium heat, add butter, garlic and onions. Once onion and garlic are translucent add onion soup seasoning packet, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir until fragrant.
  • Reduce heat to low; add in cream, frozen green beans and give a good stir; let simmer 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in parmesan cheese until well combined.
  • Nestle in the cooked salmon fillets into the sauce along with the green beans. Garnish with freshly chopped parsely leaves, if desired.

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