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Pan Seared Salmon with Creamy Mustard Sauce


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  • Author: betty-m
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A simple yet elegant recipe featuring tender salmon fillets paired with a rich, creamy mustard sauce, perfect for a delightful dinner experience.


Ingredients

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  • 4 Wild Caught Sockeye Salmon Fillets (with skin on)
  • Kosher Salt, season generously
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper, season generously
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Sweet Onion, finely chopped
  • 4 large Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock
  • 1 cup Half and Half
  • 2 teaspoons Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 3 tablespoons Stone Ground Mustard
  • 5 cups Fresh Baby Spinach (5 ounces)
  • Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil and heat until shimmering.
  3. Add salmon fillets, skin side down, and gently press down with a fish spatula.
  4. Cook the salmon for 3 to 4 minutes, then gently turn and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from skillet and cover with foil.
  5. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and sauté for 2 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  6. Deglaze the skillet by pouring in chicken stock and scraping up browned bits.
  7. Add half and half, Dijon mustard, stone ground mustard, onion powder, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Stir in baby spinach, cooking just until it wilts in the sauce.
  9. Return salmon fillets to the sauce, gently coat, and serve over brown rice or cauliflower rice.

Notes

Ensure the skillet is hot for a crispy skin and do not rush the sauce for optimal flavor.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Searing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece of salmon with sauce
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg