Best Simply Elegant Salmon In Champagne Sauce With Fresh Dill Recipes

SIMPLY ELEGANT SALMON IN CHAMPAGNE SAUCE WITH FRESH DILL

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.

EASY ELEGANT SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Line a large shallow dish with foil and arrange the fillets skin side down.
• Mix the cheese, mayonaise, lemon juice, capers, garlic powder and dried dill in a small bowl.
• Spoon the mayonaise mixture over the fillets.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until the fillets flake easily when tested with a fork.
• Serve immediately.

OVEN STEAMED SALMON WITH CHAMPAGNE-BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• To oven-steam, first fill a pan with 1" of hot water -- place the pan in the oven before adding the water to avoid sloshing it. Note: Be sure the pan is deep enough to hold about 1" of water without touching the fish. Preheat oven to 325.
• Position cooling rack over a baking sheet; spray with nonstick spray. Place prepared fillets skin side down, on the rack, 1/2" apart. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place the rack on top of the pan in the oven: oven steam salmon 15-18 minutes, or until desired doneness is reached. Prepare the sauce while the fish steams.
• To test fillets for doneness, gently squeeze the sides -- they should spring back, not feel too soft or firm. And the color should be coral, not opaque.
• Champagne-Butter Sauce:.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, saute shallots in 1 T. buttter until soft ( do not bown). Add champagne, broth, and lemon juice; simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minute.
• Reduce heat to mediumlow and stir in heavy cream. Whisk in cold butter by tablespoons, stirring constantly. Do not add more until the previous piece has melted completely.
• Strain the sauce through a fine mesh strainer. Stir in the chopped chives and salt to taste. Serve immediately, or remove from heat and hold, following the instructions below.
• Holding sauce -- Transfer sauce to a bowl, then nest it in a larger bowl of hot water. Cover loosely with plastic and stir often. Don't let it get too hot (it may break) or too cold (it will solidify).

GRILLED SALMON IN CHAMPAGNE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Paint each fillet on both sides with olive oil; salt and pepper.
• Place on grill and cook for approximately 3-7 minutes on each side, depending on your choice of doneness.
• Remove to heated platter and cover.
• Heat 1 teas. olive oil in saute pan over medim heat; add shallots.
• Saute about 1 1/2 minutes to soften.
• Reduce heat to med-low.
• Stir in Champagne, mustard, salt(if desired) and tarragon.
• Blend well.
• Remove from heat, stir in sour cream.
• Place half of sauce on heated serving plate; top with salmon fillet and garnish with very light sprinkle of tarragon.
• Serve.