Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 600 g Fresh Salmon Fillet (Skin removed and cut into 4 equal portions)
• 1 tsp Salt (For seasoning the salmon)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 60 g Unsalted Butter (Melted for searing the salmon)
• 160 ml Dry White Wine (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
• 1 tsp Lemon Zest (Finely grated zest of one lemon)
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed)
• 120 ml Heavy Cream (35% milk fat)
• 15 g Unsalted Butter (Cold, cut into small cubes for finishing the sauce)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (Finely chopped flat‑leaf parsley)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Salmon

   Remove the skin from the fresh salmon fillet, pat dry, and cut into four equal portions. Season each piece with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

   Time: PT5M

2. Melt Butter in Skillet

   Place the skillet over medium heat and add 60 g of unsalted butter. Allow it to melt and become slightly foamy.

   Time: PT2M

3. Sear First Side of Salmon

   Add the salmon pieces skin‑side down (or presentation side down) to the hot butter. Cook without moving for 3–4 minutes until a golden crust forms.

   Time: PT4M

4. Flip and Cook Other Side

   Turn the salmon over gently and cook the other side for another 3–4 minutes, until the flesh is opaque about three‑quarters of the way through.

   Time: PT4M

5. Add Wine, Lemon, and Cream

   Pour in 160 ml of dry white wine, add the lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 120 ml heavy cream. Stir gently to combine.

   Time: PT2M

6. Simmer Sauce with Salmon

   Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly while the salmon finishes cooking.

   Time: PT3M

7. Finish Sauce and Season

   Stir in the remaining 15 g of cold butter, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and continue to cook, stirring, until the sauce is glossy and has thickened to a velvety consistency (about 2–3 minutes).

   Time: PT3M

8. Garnish and Serve

   Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salmon and serve immediately with the pan sauce.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

22 g

Fiber

1 g