Description
Salmon Mushroom Recipe brings together tender fish and earthy mushrooms in a quick, delightful dinner that saves your weeknight meal. Sauté, season, and savor this simple yet satisfying dish that delivers rich flavors without complicated techniques.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms
Cooking Fats:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Wipe 1 cup of fresh mushrooms with a damp cloth. Slice them thinly to help them cook evenly. Pat two 6-oz salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until edges turn crispy. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until salmon becomes opaque in the center. Transfer salmon to a separate plate.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Toss in sliced mushrooms and cook 5-7 minutes at medium heat until they turn golden brown and release moisture.
- Pour ¼ cup chicken broth into the skillet. Scrape any browned bits from the pan’s bottom. Add ½ cup heavy cream and stir continuously. Simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes until it slightly thickens.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon fresh thyme into the sauce. Stir gently to distribute herbs evenly. Return salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning creamy mushroom sauce over the top.
- Simmer salmon in sauce for 2-3 minutes at low heat. Ensure salmon is heated through and sauce coats the fish. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Choose wild-caught salmon for the best flavor and most sustainable option.
- Pat the salmon completely dry before searing to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior without steaming the fish.
- Select fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for deeper, richer umami flavor in the sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk and reduce the cheese quantity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg