Best Salmon With A Creamy Sauce On A Bed Of Greens Recipes

SALMON WITH HERB & GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

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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!

Provided by Nagi

Number Of Ingredients 13

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)

Steps:

Season: Pat salmon dry, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Pan-sear: Heat oil in a large non stick skillet over medium high heat. Add salmon, presentation side down, and cook for 3 minutes until golden brown.
Flip: Turn salmon and cook the other side for another 2 minutes, until the internal temperature registers 49°C / 120°F (for medium-rare, recommended) or until cooked to your taste (Note 5).
Butter baste: When it's almost cooked, add the butter. Melt, then spoon over the salmon a few times.
Rest: Remove salmon onto plate, and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
Sauté garlic: Add garlic and stir for 20 seconds or until light golden.
Reduce wine: Add white wine, turn up heat to high. Bring to simmer while stirring base of the pan to dissolve all the golden bits into the sauce. Cook 1 minute or until it most evaporates and the wine-y smell is gone.
Thicken cream & stock: Add cream and chicken stock, then simmer on medium heat for 2 - 3 minutes until reduced and slightly thickened.
Add parmesan & herbs: Stir through parmesan (this will thicken sauce more), then the herbs. Taste sauce and see if more salt and pepper is needed.
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).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 40 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 177 mg, Sodium 519 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SALMON WITH A CREAMY SAUCE ON A BED OF GREENS

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I had fun creating this for the RSC contest-2009! I must say I loved it and I hope you do too! I had a great list of ingredients to pick from.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets
salt and pepper
3 teaspoons olive oil
parsley (to garnish)
1 cup creme fraiche
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh dill (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups napa cabbage, sliced thinly
salt and pepper
4 tablespoons green onions, sliced
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced (or add more if you love garlic)
1 -3 tablespoon water, if needed (or broth)

Steps:

To make sauce:.
Combine creme fraiche, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, dill, capers, lemon juice, horseradish and red pepper flakes, if using. Set aside.
To cook greens:.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium high heat.Stir in the napa cabbage, green onions, and garlic. Saute 5 minutes, then turn down heat to medium, add water or broth and cover. Cook about 5 more minutes, till desirerd tenderness. Keep warm and set aside.
To cook salmon:.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat(I use same pan greens were cooked in or cook in separate skillet while greens are cooking). When hot, add salmon, skin side up(if it has skin on it). Sear until well browned, about 4-6 minutes. Turn the salmon over and sear other side until just cooked through, about 3-5 more minutes.
To serve:.
Divide the cooked napa cabbage evenly on 4 serving plates. Spread out a little to make a "bed". Place salmon on top of greens. Spoon sauce over top of salmon. Garnish with a little parsley or fresh dill, if desired. Enjoy!