Description
A heartwarming dish featuring flaky salmon topped with a rich, creamy sauce of Dijon mustard, herbs, and garlic, perfect for special occasions or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, and place them skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, dill, parsley, and paprika until combined.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the salmon in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs if desired.
Notes
For a delightful pairing, serve with mashed potatoes, arugula salad, or roasted vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: salmon, dinner, creamy sauce, family recipe, easy recipe