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Salmon with Basil Sauce

This salmon dinner dish is my go-to anytime I have a last-minute change of plans and have friends over. Or simply because we do want salmon.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 277 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces salmon fillets skinless
  • ¼ pound mushrooms
  • 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • ⅓ cup fish stock
  • 3 tablespoons dry white wine
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup basil loosely packed, finely shredded basil
  • 4 basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Cut the mushroom stalks even with the caps and slice 1/8-inch thick
  2. Heat the butter in a 12-inch stainless steel sauté pan; add the mushrooms, and sauté on high heat, tossing all the time, until light golden brown.
  3. Add the fish stock, wine, and salmon. Cover and gently simmer for 7 to 10 minutes until the salmon is cooked through. To check if it is ready, insert a small sharp knife into the thickest part of each fillet to check if it is cooked through. Be careful not to over-cook or the salmon will be dry.
  4. Remove the salmon from the pan with a slotted spatula. Keep the fillets warm
  5. On a high heat, reduce the pan juices to a light syrupy consistency. Add the cream and shredded basil and continue to reduce until the mixture is thick enough to coat a spoon. Add any juices that have accumulated from the salmon and continue to reduce for a minute more. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  6. Arrange the salmon on four dinner plates and spoon the sauce on top. Garnish each fillet with a basil leaf.

Notes

  • Mushrooms should be small and all of the same size will cook faster and easier
  • If adding skin-on salmon, ensure the skin is side up facing you.

Nutrition Information

Calories 277kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 196mg (8%) Potassium 330mg (9%) Vitamin A 930IU (19%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 277

% Daily Value*

Calories 277kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 196mg 8%
Potassium 330mg 7%
Vitamin A 930IU 19%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.