Creamy Dijon Salmon
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Creamy Dijon Salmon
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Tender Salmon smothered in a mouthwatering creamy Dijon sauce with garlic and herbs. Low carb and Keto approved, the sauce alone is addictive to the extreme!
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Ingredients
FOR SALMON:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 21 ounces salmon filets skin on or off
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch cracked pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon mild paprika
FOR CREAMY DIJON SAUCE:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken stock or broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1 heaped tablespoon Dijon mustard adjust to your taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 pound asparagus stalks woody ends trimmed
- 3 Lemon wedges to serve
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Instructions
- Pat salmon dry with paper towel. Season salmon all over with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
- Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sear flesh-side down first (skin-side up), for 5 minutes or until cooked halfway up. Flip and cook for a further 3-4 minutes or until cooked to your liking. (Cook in batches of two if needed to avoid overcrowding your pan.)
- Once cooked, remove salmon from the pan and set aside. KEEP all of the flavourful juices in the pan.
- Return pan to medium-high heat and melt the butter in the juices. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then pour in the stock. Allow liquid to reduce to half while scraping browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce heat to low-medium heat. Whisk in the Dijon mustard, cream and parsley. Add the asparagus and bring to a gentle simmer, while stirring occasionally, until asparagus is cooked and sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Add the salmon back into the pan, sprinkle with parsley, taste test sauce and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve.
Notes
- WINE
- Substitute the stock (or broth) with a good quality dry white wine such as a pinot griot or chardonnay.
- CREAM
- **Substitute heavy cream with half and half if you wish, being careful not to bring the sauce to a boil or it may curdle. You can also use evaporated milk as a low calorie substitute.
- HERBS
- Feel free to use dill, basil, oregano, chives or thyme instead of parsley.
- NOTE: For a thicker sauce, whisk 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water until free from lumps and mix well into the centre of the pan. Stir through until sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.)
- TIPS FOR COOKING SALMON
- HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS
- You can use either skin on or skinless fillets.
- Remove salmon from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before cooking to bring them close to room temperature.
- Pat dry with paper towel to allow the edges to crisp evenly while cooking.
- Heat oil in a large skillet before adding your fillets and make sure your pan is nice and hot.
- Season just before cooking to prevent drawing out moisture and drying out your fish.
- Pan fry your fillets -- UNTOUCHED -- flesh-side down first (skin-side up) until cooked about ½ - ¾ of the way up. Then, flip and continue cooking on the other side.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
537kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
164mg
(55%)
Sodium
113mg
(5%)
Potassium
1.112mg
(0%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2.262IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
101mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 537 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 537kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2.262IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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