SIMPLY ELEGANT SALMON IN CHAMPAGNE SAUCE WITH FRESH DILL

Simply Elegant Salmon in Champagne Sauce With Fresh Dill image

Elegant enough for company, yet quick and easy to prepare! Would be a lovely dinner for New Year's Eve, with a glass of bubbly. Adapted from Delia Smith's recipe.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories European

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

6 middle-cut skinless salmon fillets (6-7 oz/175-200 g each)
1 cup champagne
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, plus a little extra for greasing
2 medium shallots, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream (double cream)
6 teaspoons keta salmon caviar, optional to garnish
3 sprigs fresh dill, to garnish
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 fresh lemon, cut into 6 wedges

Steps:

First of all, smear a little butter over the base of a large frying pan, then arrange the fillets in it.
Now slowly pour the Champagne over the salmon (it will foam quite a lot, but not to worry), then bring it to a simmer over a medium heat. Now spoon the Champagne over the top of the fillets before putting the lid on.
Gently poach the salmon, covered, for about 8-10 minutes. The tip of a knife inserted into the thickest part will show if it is cooked when you just ease the flesh back.
While the salmon is poaching, melt the butter in a medium saucepan and cook the shallots in it over a gentle heat for 5-6 minutes, until softened and golden but not browned.
When the salmon is cooked, carefully lift the fillets on to a warmed dish, cover them with foil and keep warm.
Next, add the flour to the buttery shallot juices, stir it in and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
Now gradually add the salmon poaching liquid to the pan, a little at a time, then blend in the cream, whisking until the sauce is smooth. Let it come to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, then season with salt & pepper to taste.
Serve the salmon fillets on warmed plates with a little of the sauce spooned over and a teaspoon of keta (optional) and a sprig of dill on top, along with fresh lemon wedges and hand the rest of the sauce round in a warmed jug.
Very nice accompanied with fresh, shelled peas, or a green salad with plenty of cucumber and a lemony dressing.

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