Description
Salmon with Creamy Dijon Sauce delivers a restaurant-quality dinner straight to your kitchen with minimal effort. Tender fish gets dressed in a tangy, smooth sauce that makes weeknight cooking feel like a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F, ensuring your pan is evenly warmed.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper across all 4 salmon fillets, coating both sides thoroughly.
- Carefully place seasoned salmon into hot pan, allowing each fillet to sear for exactly 5 minutes on the first side until golden brown.
- Gently flip salmon and cook the opposite side for another 4-5 minutes, checking that internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Transfer salmon to a clean plate, keeping the fish warm while preparing the sauce.
- Reduce pan heat to medium-low and add 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for precisely 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour ½ cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard into the pan, whisking continuously to blend smoothly.
- Allow sauce to simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens and reduces slightly.
- Return salmon to the pan, spooning creamy sauce directly over each fillet to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley across the top just before serving for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality salmon for the best flavor and texture.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half.
- Don’t overcook the salmon; it should be slightly translucent in the center for maximum tenderness.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F for food safety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14-15 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg