CRèME FRAîCHE-ROASTED SALMON

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Provided by Molly Wizenberg

Categories     Milk/Cream     Bake     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Dinner     Seafood     Salmon     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 2-pound center-cut wild salmon fillet with skin (about 1 1/4 inches thick)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup crème fraîche*

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  • Place salmon, skin side down, on baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread crème fraîche over salmon. Roast salmon until opaque in center, about 12 to 14 minutes. To test for doneness, cut small slit in thickest part of fillet; all but center of fillet should be opaque (salmon will continue to cook after fillet is removed from oven). Using spatula, transfer to platter.
  • *Sold at most supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

JAMES ASHABA
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I made this recipe for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the salmon, and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Mohd Hussaid
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Meh. The salmon was a bit dry, and the sauce was too heavy for my taste. I think I'll stick to my usual salmon recipe.


Kaylie Riley
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly, and the crème fraîche sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and a side of lemon wedges, and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making th