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Easy Salmon with Creamy White Wine Sauce

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A simple yet elegant salmon dish topped with a rich and creamy white wine sauce, perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 boneless salmon fillets, skin on
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) dry white wine
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) strong chicken stock
  • 180 ml (¾ cup) double (heavy) cream
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (to garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over high heat.
  2. Sear the salmon fillets skin-side down for 2 minutes until golden.
  3. Flip the fillets over and cook for another 2 minutes, then return to skin-side down.
  4. Sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the white wine and allow it to bubble for about 1 minute.
  6. Add the chicken stock and simmer for another minute.
  7. Create the sauce by stirring in the cream, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese, simmering until slightly thickened.
  8. Mix in the lemon zest and turn off the heat.
  9. Serve the salmon with the creamy sauce spooned over and garnish with parsley.

Notes

For optimal searing, ensure the pan is hot. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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