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Salmon with Mustard Dill Cream Sauce

A quick and easy pan-seared salmon dish served with an irresistible dilly mustard cream sauce.
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Course: Main Course
Preparation: Quick & Easy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Renée Kohlman

Ingredients

  • 4 (6 oz/170 g) salmon filets, skin on
  • salt and black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp canola oil, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (or water/broth)
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sodium-reduced chicken broth
  • 1 cup half and half or 18% coffee cream
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 cups chopped kale ((stems removed), or baby kale/spinach
  • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
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Instructions

  • Using paper towels, pat both sides of the fish dry, season with salt and pepper.
  • Warm 2 Tbsp of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon to the skillet, skin side up, and cook until golden, about 3-4 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon. Flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove and keep warm on a plate.
  • Using the same skillet, turn the heat to low, add the remaining oil and stir in the garlic and shallots. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour in the wine, scraping up any brown bits, then whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, until lightly browned.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, cream, and mustard. Stir until thickened, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.4. Pour in the chicken broth, cream, and mustard. Stir until thickened, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the greens and dill. Cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. If you find the sauce too thick, thin with a bit more broth or water.
  • Return the salmon to the skillet and sprinkle with remaining dill. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Salmon with Mustard Dill Cream Sauce
Serving Size
 
1 Filet
Amount per Serving
Calories
580
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
40
g
62
%
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
63
%
Cholesterol
 
115
mg
38
%
Sodium
 
600
mg
26
%
Potassium
 
803
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
38
g
76
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.