Pan Seared Salmon (Garlic Dijon)

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs of Skinless Salmon (cut into 4 equally sized fillets)
• 3 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp)
• 1/2 tsp cornstarch
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
• 1/2 tsp honey
• 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
• 1 Tbsp Dill (Optional)

Directions:

1. Heat a large skillet (large enough to put fillets on without touching).
2. Dab salmon dry with paper towel and season with Salt and Pepper.
3. Add Olive Oil to skillet and allow it to spread around the pan.
4. Place salmon in skillet top down. Sear the top (about 4 minutes) and then flip and cook to desired doneness (about 3-4 minutes depending on thickness of fillet).
5. While salmon is cooking add cornstarch and 1 tbsp of cream to a measuring cup and whisk.
6. Once combined, add remainder of cream, dijon mustard, and honey, then whisk until smooth.
7. Remove salmon from pan and cover/wrap in foil. Leave oil in skillet.
8. Add minced garlic to sauce from pan and saute until it just starts turning brown (about 30 seconds).
9. Add chicken broth to skillet and bring to a simmer and reduce to about 2/3 (~3 minutes cooking).
10. Whisk cream then add mixture to skillet, bring up to a simmer, then cook for 30 seconds, stirring the whole time.
11. Remove from heat, add dill if desired, return salmon fillets to pan, spoon sauce over the salmon, then serve warm.