Cooking salmon with a creamy lemon mustard sauce is a delectable experience that combines the richness of salmon with a tangy, flavorful sauce. This dish is perfect for special occasions or a delightful weeknight meal. The creamy lemon mustard sauce is made with fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and heavy cream, creating a velvety and flavorful coating for the salmon. The combination of flavors creates a harmonious balance that tantalizes the taste buds. Served with roasted vegetables or a side of rice, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.
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OVEN BAKED SALMON WITH LEMON CREAM SAUCE
This oven baked salmon is drizzled generously in a simple and delicious lemon cream sauce (classically known as lemon beurre blanc).
Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Categories Medium
Time 24m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line baking sheet with foil or parchment. Arrange salmon skin-side-down, season with salt and pepper and drizzle the tops with oil. Bake uncovered at 425 for 10-15 min (depending on thickness of salmon) or until salmon is cooked through. My thick wild caught salmon took 14 min.
- In a small sauce pan, combine 1/4 cup finely diced onion, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup wine and simmer over medium heat until reduced to a thick mixture (7-8 min).
- Whisk in 1/2 cup cream and as soon as it comes to a simmer, reduce to low heat and slowly whisk in the 8 Tbsp butter, one tablespoon at a time (whisking constantly). Add 1/4 tsp salt or to taste and remove from heat. Cover with a lid to keep warm until ready to serve.
- Plate salmon and drizzle generously with the lemon sauce, garnish with freshly chopped parsley then serve.
SALMON WITH MUSTARD-CREAM SAUCE
In this super quick preparation, salmon fillets are brushed with Dijon mustard and quickly grilled, then served with a creamy mustard sauce with herbs and garlic.
Provided by Philadelphia Cooking Creme
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Cooking with Philly Canada
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat greased barbecue to medium heat.
- Cook and stir cooking creme, broth and 1 Tbsp. mustard in saucepan on medium heat 3 min. or until heated through. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
- Brush fish with remaining mustard; grill 2 to 3 min. on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork. Serve with warm sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 581.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
BAKED SALMON WITH MUSTARD DILL SAUCE
This fast and easy baked salmon with lemon mustard dill sauce recipe makes a great healthy weeknight meal - or a delicious dish to impress guests!
Provided by Anne
Categories Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a baking dish and mix well. Add the salmon, turning to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 6 hours.
- Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place salmon (skin side down) in a foil-lined baking dish with sides. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Top cooked salmon with sauce and salt and pepper to taste; serve with brown rice and the vegetable of your choice.
SALMON WITH A CREAMY LEMON MUSTARD SAUCE
An easy recipe. Great served with some simple steamed veges For a gluten-free meal- be sure to use gluten-free ingredients
Provided by Jubes
Categories Australian
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil and butter in a large frypan or skillet over a medium heat.
- Add the salmon and cook 3-4 minutes on each side, or until barely cooked through.
- Meanwhile, Mix the cornstarch and water to a paste, set aside.
- Using a small saucepan, bring the cream and the milk to the boil. Thicken with some or all of the cornstarch paste, whisking constantly. Stir in the lemon juice, finely grated zest, mustard and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the salmon drizzled with the lemon mustard sauce. Sprinkle with parsley to garnish.
BAKED SALMON WITH HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with a nonstick silicone liner, and lay the salmon, skin side down, on top. Set aside.
- Combine the mayonnaise, mustard, honey and chives in a medium bowl and stir to thoroughly combine. Reserve half of the sauce. Spoon the remaining sauce over the fish, spreading it evenly all over the top and sides of each fillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast just until the fish is opaque in the center, 7 minutes. Increase the oven to broil. Broil the fish for 6 to 7 minutes, but keep your eye on it to avoid overcooking. Garnish with chives and serve with the reserved sauce.
MEYER LEMON CREAM SAUCE FOR SALMON
The salmon can be cooked any way you prefer, because the star of this recipe is the lemon cream sauce made with Meyer lemon.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Fillet Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook salmon, skin side-up, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn salmon and continue cooking until skin side is slightly browned and fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan. Press garlic into the butter using a garlic press and cook for 1 minute. Pour in cream and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and dill. Be careful that the sauce doesn't break.
- Serve sauce over salmon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 162.5 mg, Fat 40.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 22.4 g, Sodium 229.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
GRILLED LEMON MUSTARD SALMON WITH SOUR CREAM
Make and share this Grilled Lemon Mustard Salmon With Sour Cream recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 8-inch square baking dish or large resealable plastic bag, combine oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons mustard and garlic; blend well.
- Add salmon; turn to coat.
- Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, turning once or twice.
- Meanwhile in small bowl combine all sauce ingredients, mix well.
- Cover; refrigerate to blend flavors.
- Heat grill.
- When ready to barbecue, oil grill rack.
- Place salmon, skin side down, on gas grill over medium-high heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 5 inches from medium-high coals.
- Cook 10 to 17 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork, turning once.
- Cut into 4 pieces; serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.4, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 67.2, Sodium 151.3, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 24.2
SALMON WITH CREAMY DILL SAUCE
There's nothing like fresh salmon, and my mom bakes it just right so it nearly melts in your mouth. The sour cream dill sauce is subtly seasoned with horseradish so that it doesn't overpower the delicate salmon flavor. -Susan Emery, Everett, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with heavy-duty foil; grease lightly. Place salmon skin side down on foil. Sprinkle with lemon pepper and onion salt. Top with onion and lemon. Dot with butter. Fold foil around salmon; seal tightly,, Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Open foil carefully, allowing steam to escape. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients until smooth. Serve with salmon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 33g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 643mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh salmon fillets. If using frozen fillets, thaw them completely before cooking.
- To ensure that the salmon is cooked evenly, use a non-stick skillet or a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet when cooking the salmon. If necessary, cook the salmon in batches.
- To prevent the salmon from sticking to the skillet, add a little bit of oil or butter before cooking.
- Cook the salmon over medium heat until it is cooked through. The salmon is cooked through when it flakes easily with a fork.
- Do not overcook the salmon, as this will make it dry and tough.
- Serve the salmon immediately with the creamy lemon mustard sauce.
Conclusion:
This recipe for salmon with a creamy lemon mustard sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The salmon is cooked to perfection and the creamy lemon mustard sauce is the perfect complement to the fish. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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