Creamy Garlic Dijon Salmon
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Juicy, flaky, and flavorful salmon fillets pan seared in a delicious cream sauce with dijon mustard and garlic.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 427
FOR THE CREAMY GARLIC DIJON SAUCE
Pat dry salmon fillets with paper towels.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, Italian Seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika; transfer to the skillet, skin-side up. IF your skillet isn't big enough, don't crowd the skillet; please cook the fillets in two batches. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until browned and cooked three quarters of the way through.
Flip over and cook for 4 more minutes, or until cooked through.
Remove fish from skillet and transfer to a plate; keep them covered. DO NOT discard the juices in the skillet.
Return skillet to the heat and melt the remaining butter.
Stir in minced garlic and continue to cook for 30 seconds, stirring very frequently.
Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Bring to a simmer; lower heat to medium and cook for 3 minutes.
Whisk in the cream and dijon mustard; add in the asparagus.
Add the salmon back into the skillet and simmer over medium-low heat for 4 minutes or until asparagus is fork tender and sauce is thickened. If you want a creamier, thicker sauce, continue to cook until sauce is reduced to a desired consistency. You can also add some butter, stir it through, and cook until creamy. Remove from heat.
Sprinkle with parsley.
Serve.
WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 11
- You can use Half & Half and reduce those points down to 6. Keep in mind, the sauce won't be as rich and creamy.
TIPS FOR COOKING SALMON
- Remove fish from the fridge 15 minutes before you’re ready to start cooking.
- Cook the fillets in an oiled hot cast iron skillet or a nonstick pan.
- DO NOT move the fish around until it has cooked about 3/4 of the way up. Then, flip it and continue to cook for couple more minutes.
HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS
- Keep leftovers in the fridge stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Garlic Dijon Salmon
Amount Per Serving (8 ounces)
Calories 427
Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 15g75%
Cholesterol 135mg45%
Sodium 189mg8%
Potassium 881mg25%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 1815IU36%
Vitamin C 7.6mg9%
Calcium 86mg9%
Iron 3.8mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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