Salmon with Creamy Dijon Sauce

Salmon with Creamy Dijon Sauce is a quick, elegant dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion. Tender salmon filets are pan-seared to perfection, then topped with a luscious, tangy cream sauce made with Dijon mustard, white wine, capers, and fresh dill. The sauce comes together in minutes and adds a gourmet touch to this healthy and flavorful fish entrée.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz) skinless wild-caught salmon filets

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ teaspoon cornstarch

• ½ cup heavy cream

• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

• 1 teaspoon honey

• ¼ cup dry white wine

• ½ cup chicken broth

• 2 teaspoons capers

• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  
  

Directions

1. Season salmon filets on both sides with salt and pepper.
   
   

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   
   

3. Place salmon top-side down in the hot pan and cook for 4 minutes undisturbed.
   
   

4. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes based on preferred doneness.
   
   

5. Remove salmon from pan and keep warm.
   
   

6. In a measuring cup, whisk together heavy cream, cornstarch, Dijon mustard, and honey.
   
   

7. Reduce skillet heat to medium and add garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
   
   

8. Add white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping any browned bits.
   
   

9. Stir in chicken broth and simmer until reduced by half.
   
   

10. Pour in cream mixture, stirring gently to combine, and simmer for about 30 seconds until thickened.
    
    

11. Remove from heat and stir in dill and capers.
    
    

12. Return salmon filets to the pan, spoon sauce over the top, and serve warm.
    
    

Nutrients

• Calories: 450 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 3 g

• Protein: 35 g

• Fat: 25 g

• Saturated Fat: 9 g

• Cholesterol: 134 mg