Salmon Sauce Recipe

This quick, creamy Salmon Sauce gets a fine dining touch with the addition of fresh tarragon and chervil. It’s simply an excellent and easy salmon recipe for all those times when you want a touch of luxury with minimal effort!

Here’s a lovely way to serve the world’s most popular fish – smothered in a cream sauce that’s lifted with a good hit of fresh herbs. The luscious sauce is a sensational match with the rich, oily flesh of the salmon. And the best part? You’ll be done in 15 minutes flat!

The trick to making simple sauces taste incredible is to use ingredients that add complexity and savoury depth. In this creamy salmon sauce, these flavour adding ingredients are: white wine, parmesan and stock/broth.

Salmon with Herb & Garlic Cream Sauce

Recipe video above. This quick, creamy Salmon Sauce gets a fine dining touch with the addition of fresh tarragon and chervil. It’s simply an excellent, easy salmon recipe for all those times when you want a touch of luxury with minimal effort!

Prep: 5min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 538 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 40 g, Saturated Fat 19 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 177 mg, Sodium 519 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets (, skinless (~180g/6oz each) (Note 1))
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 15g / 1 tbsp butter (, unsalted)
• 2 garlic cloves (, finely minced)
• 1/2 cup dry white wine ((or more chicken stock) (Note 2))
• 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock/broth (, low sodium)
• 1 cup cream (, heavy/thickened )
• 1/2 cup parmesan (, finely grated (grate your own, Note 3))
• 2 tsp tarragon leaves* (, finely chopped)
• 2 tsp chervil* (, finely chopped)
• 2 tsp parsley* (, finely chopped, plus more for garnish)

Instruction:

1. Rest: Remove salmon onto plate, and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
2. Serve: Serve salmon with Creamy Sauce, ensuring there’s something on the plate to soak up all that amazing sauce! Mashed Potato rates highly. See above video for list of suggestions (including side salads).

Sauce for Salmon

Check out this delicious and creamy sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. Made with butter, light cream, garlic and Parmesan cheese this one is guaranteed to win you over.

Prep: 3min

Total: 8min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 113 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 313 mg, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 – 3 cups light cream
• 4 cloves (minced garlic)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated )

Instruction:

1. Over medium heat, place a large skillet and add butter.
2. Once butter is melted and sizzling, add the flour, and whisk well to combine while cooking. Let it cook for about 1 minute while stirring.
3. Next, add slowly the light cream and continue to stir. Make sure not to pour the cream all at once, instead do it slowly.
4. Then, add garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried herbs, salt, and pepper.
5. Once the sauce simmers, reduce heat to low and add shredded Parmesan cheese to the mixture. Stir for few seconds until the cheese fully melts.

10 Sauce for Salmon Ideas

This fast lemon dill salmon takes just 10 minutes to bake! Mix up the zesty dill sauce as it cooks. It’s the ultimate healthy, easy weeknight meal!

Prep: 10min

Total: 20min

Yield: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets (skin on or off)
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt
• 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons water

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.*
2. Generously sprinkle the salmon with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper. Place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Bake the salmon for about 10 minutes until flaky and just cooked; test it with a fork to assess doneness. Watch the salmon to make sure not to overcook; the timing can vary based on the thickness of the salmon and variations between ovens.
4. While the salmon bakes, mix together the sauce ingredients, adding the water last. Use the water to bring it to a loose, drizzle-able consistency. (You may need a touch more depending on your yogurt brand.)
5. Serve the salmon and garnish each fillet with 2 tablespoons of the lemon dill sauce. Save leftover sauce refrigerated.

Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

This Pan Seared Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce is one of the easiest tastiest dinners you can make! This salmon recipe requires minimal ingredients and it comes together so quickly.

Prep: 10min

Total: 20min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 347 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Sodium 81 mg, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets ((about 1-inch thick))
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves (, minced)
• 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp + 1 tsp unsalted butter (, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces)
• 1/2 tsp honey
• 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
• Lemon slices for garnish ((optional))

Instruction:

1. Remove salmon fillets from refrigerator and allow to rest at room temperature 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the garlic lemon butter sauce. In a small saucepan, melt 1 tsp butter over medium heat.
3. Add garlic and saute until lightly golden brown, about 1 – 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice.
4. Let sauce simmer until it has reduced by half (to about 3 Tbsp), about 3 minutes. Stir in butter and honey and whisk until combined, set sauce aside.
5. Dab both sides of salmon dry with paper towels, season both sides with salt and pepper.
6. Heat olive oil in a (heavy) 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Once oil is shimmering add salmon and cook about 4 minutes on the first side until golden brown on bottom then flip and cook salmon on opposite side until salmon has cooked through, about 2 – 3 minutes longer.
8. Plate salmon (leaving oil in pan) and drizzle each serving generously with butter sauce, sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately.

Salmon with Garlic Butter Sauce | SAM THE COOKING GUY

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