Crispy Seared Salmon with White Wine Cheddar Sauce

Category

Entrees

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

17 minutes

The boneless skinless salmon filet is made simply in a hot skillet to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior. This recipe makes a generous amount of sauce, so we recommend serving this over rice pilaf.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons Cabot Unsalted Butter, divided

  • 1 large shallot, minced
  • 3 tablespoons King Arthur All-Purpose Flour

  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 4 ounces Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)

  • pinch nutmeg
  • pinch white pepper
  • 1½ pound boneless, skinless salmon filet
  • ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or organic canola oil
  • Chopped fresh dill for garnish, optional

Directions

  1. MELT 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring often until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add flour and stir to combine. Add wine and broth and increase heat to medium-high, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring, until the mixture simmers and thickens, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, cheddar, nutmeg and white pepper. Set aside, covered to keep warm.
  2. PLACE salmon on work surface. Cut into 4 portions. Pat dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
  3. HEAT oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add salmon, skinned-side up and allow to cook, undisturbed until the bottoms are crispy and brown and the protein along the edges is visibly opaque about ¼ -inch up the filet, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip the salmon over, using a thin spatula and turn off the heat. Allow salmon to cook to desired doneness with the carry-over heat, 3 to 5 minutes longer. Serve the salmon with the sauce and garnished with dill, if desired.

Nutrition

Nutrition

per serving
Calories
650
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Fat
47 grams
72%
Saturated Fat
18 grams
90%
Cholesterol
155 milligrams
52%
Sodium
700 milligrams
29%
Carbs
11 grams
4%
Fiber
grams
0%
Protein
44 grams
Calcium
225 milligrams
25%
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