Best 4 Sugar Seared Salmon With Cream Sauce Recipes

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If you're in the mood for a deliciously upscale meal, then look no further than sugar seared salmon with cream sauce. This elegant dish is sure to impress your dinner guests with its combination of sweet, savory, and creamy flavors. The salmon is first seared in a mixture of sugar and spices, which creates a caramelized crust that locks in the fish's natural juices. It is then finished in a rich and creamy sauce made with white wine, shallots, and cream. Served over a bed of rice or roasted vegetables, this dish is sure to be a hit!

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SUGAR-SEARED SALMON WITH CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Michael Hunter

Categories     Milk/Cream     Dairy     Fish     Onion     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Salmon     Clam     Summer     Bon Appétit     California

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup bottled clam juice
1/4 cup whipping cream
Chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Mix sugar and next 3 ingredients in bowl. Brush salmon with water to moisten. Sprinkle salmon on both sides with all of sugar mixture. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon and cook until crusty on outside and just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer salmon to plates. Add clam juice and cream to skillet. Boil until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon, scraping up browned bits, about 4 minutes. Spoon sauce over salmon. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

SEARED SALMON WITH CREAMY LEEK SAUCE



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Crisp Sugar Snap Peas, lemony Rice Salad, and an arugula garnish offset the richness of this salmon with creamy leek sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 medium leeks, white and light-green parts only, washed well and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup Homemade Chicken Stock
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 six-ounce salmon fillets
Arugula, washed well and dried, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium skillet set over medium-low heat. Add leeks; simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add wine, and simmer until leeks are very tender, about 4 minutes. Add cream and 2 tablespoons chives; return to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve half; transfer remaining mixture to jar of blender. Add chicken broth, and puree until leek sauce is smooth.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Season fillets with salt and pepper; place in pan skin side down. Cook until skin side is well browned, about 5 minutes. Turn over, and saute just until fish is cooked through, 3 to 6 minutes more; it should still be slightly pink in the center. Transfer to a platter.
  • Serve salmon with leek sauce. Garnish with reserved leek mixture, remaining chives, arugula, and lemon wedges.

SUGAR-SEARED SALMON WITH CREAM SAUCE RECIPE



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Provided by á-174942

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
4 skinless salmon fillets - (6 oz ea)
1/4 cup unsalted butter - (1/2 stick)
1/2 cup bottled clam juice
1/4 cup whipping cream
Chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Mix sugar and next 3 ingredients in bowl. Brush salmon with water to moisten. Sprinkle salmon on both sides with all of sugar mixture. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon and cook until crusty on outside and just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer salmon to plates. Add clam juice and cream to skillet. Boil until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon, scraping up browned bits, about 4 minutes. Spoon sauce over salmon. Sprinkle with green onions and serve. This recipe yields 4 servings.

PAN-SEARED SALMON WITH CREAMY AVOCADO SAUCE



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Simply pan-sear salmon in a little olive oil on medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side. That's it. Top with creamy avocado sauce and serve with a lemon wedge.

Provided by Rebecca

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup light whipping cream
1 avocado - halved, pitted, and peeled
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 (6 ounce) fillets salmon fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, cream, avocado, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in an electric blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  • Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides. Coat the bottom of a skillet with olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add salmon once oil is hot and sear, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip and sear for 5 to 6 minutes more.
  • Transfer salmon to a plate and top with creamy avocado sauce. Sprinkle with basil and serve immediately with a lemon wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 48.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 129 mg, Sugar 0 g

Tips:

  • To ensure the salmon is cooked evenly, use a thick fillet and cook it skin-side down first.
  • Sear the salmon in a hot pan to create a crispy crust. This will help to keep the fish moist and flavorful.
  • Use a combination of butter and oil to sear the salmon. This will prevent the butter from burning.
  • Add the cream sauce to the pan after the salmon is cooked. This will help to prevent the sauce from curdling.
  • Serve the salmon immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Sugar-seared salmon with cream sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The crispy skin, flaky fish, and creamy sauce are sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home.

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