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Creamy spring salmon with herbs, roasted asparagus, and orzo pasta on a wooden table.
Alyssa

Creamy Spring Salmon

A creamy and flavorful salmon dish perfect for spring.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 505

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces salmon fillets, skinless
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup coconut milk, unsweetened
  • 1/2 piece lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Non-stick skillet For cooking the salmon.

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon dry using a paper towel, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip them and cook until golden brown, another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and shallot. Sauté gently for about 1 minute. Incorporate the Dijon mustard and add the white wine. Whisk until smooth and cook until the wine reduces by half, approximately 2 minutes.
  4. While whisking, gradually pour in the coconut milk until fully combined, then bring to a rapid simmer.
  5. Once simmering, lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, chives, dill, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Nestle the salmon back in the sauce and cook uncovered until cooked to your desired doneness, about 3 to 5 more minutes.
  6. Garnish with additional fresh herbs and serve!

Notes

Pair this dish with roasted asparagus or a short pasta like orzo.