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Creamy Dijon Salmon dish with herbs and lemon garnish

Creamy Dijon Salmon

A cozy, creamy salmon dish paired with a tangy mustard sauce, perfect for a comforting fall dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless Room temperature for best cooking results.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For searing the salmon.
  • 1 small shallot, finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Adjust based on taste preference.
  • 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard Optional for added texture.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley For garnish.
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil for dairy-free Used in the sauce preparation.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the salmon dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.

Searing the Salmon

  • Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon, skin-side down if using skin, for 2–3 minutes until nicely browned.
  • Flip and sear the other side for 1 minute. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.

Making the Sauce

  • Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and sauté the shallot until translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and honey. Whisk gently until smooth and warmed through.
  • Let the sauce simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.

Combining and Baking

  • Return the salmon to the skillet, spooning some sauce over each fillet.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 6–8 minutes, depending on thickness, until salmon reaches desired doneness.

Serving

  • Remove from oven and let the Creamy Dijon Salmon rest for 3–4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with fresh dill or parsley and serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

Notes

Let the salmon sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for even baking. The sauce can be adjusted for thickness by adding water or broth if needed. For a dairy-free option, use coconut milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 36gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 300mgSugar: 2g
Keyword Creamy Dijon, Dinner Idea, Easy Recipe, fall recipe, Salmon
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