Quick and Easy Salmon Recipe!
Cooking salmon in a skillet has actually become my favorite way to prepare it. You get a gorgeously browned exterior that’s lightly crisp on the edges and that browning adds so much flavor! Then the interior is perfectly cooked and tender. When you cook it in a skillet it’s also easier to keep an eye on it so it doesn’t overcook, which can be easier to do on a grill or in the oven. Plus this method it only takes minutes to cook, we are talking only about 6 minutes! When you are short on time for dinner salmon is where it’s at. Then after you’ve cooked those beautiful fillets it’s on to a that bright dijon sauce. It’s a simple creamy sauce that’s flavored with tangy dijon and fresh dill. A combination that’s perfect for salmon. Then serve it warm accompanied by some steamed greens and dinner never looked better!
Ingredients You’ll Need for This Recipe
Skinless salmon fillets Olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Garlic Cornstarch Heavy cream Dijon mustard Honey Low-sodium chicken broth Fresh dill
How to Cook Perfect Pan Seared Salmon
First heat a large non-stick skillets over medium-high heat (or use two skillets if you used large fillets like I did so they aren’t overcrowded). Add 1 1/2 tsp olive oil to each skillet or 1 Tbsp to 1 skillet. Dab both sides of salmon dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place salmon in skillet (top turned down). Let sear until golden brown on bottom, undisturbed, about 4 minutes. Flip and continue to cook to desired doneness, about 2 – 3 minutes longer. Remove from skillet and transfer to a plate, leaving oil in one skillet for sauce. Tent with foil to keep warm.
How to Make the Creamy Dijon Sauce
Meanwhile, in a liquid measuring cup whisk together cornstarch with 1 tbsp cream, then mix in enough cream to measure 1/2 cup. Whisk in dijon mustard and honey.
Set skillet with oil over medium heat, saute garlic until just barely golden brown. Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until reduced by about 2/3, about 3 minutes.
Whisk cream mixture once more then pour into skillet. Cook and stir, bringing to a simmer. Let simmer gently, while stirring, for about 30 seconds.
Remove from heat stir in dill, return salmon fillets to pan, spoon sauce over salmon. Serve warm.
What Should I Serve with It?
Steamed vegetables such as asparagus, green beans or spinach. Roasted vegetables such as potatoes (this parmesan version, or this blend), broccoli or Brussels sprouts. Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, or the slow cooker version. A green salad or grain salad. Rice or pasta.
Try the Sauce with Chicken Too
This sauce would also be delicious over seared chicken breasts too. My suggestion though is that you swap out the dill with 1 tsp of minced thyme or rosemary. Pound (6 oz) chicken even then cook until it registers 165 in the center (about 6 minutes per side).
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