Salmon In Creamy Silk Sauce Food

SALMON IN CREAMY SILK SAUCE

Steps:

• Tear a 2 foot piece of parchment paper and place lemon slices in the middle, lengthwise. Place fresh rosemary and thyme on top of lemon slices. Lay salmon filets on top of herbs. Divide 1 tablespoon of butter among each filet. Fold and seal the parchment paper being careful that the lemon slices and herbs stay on the bottom. Wrap another piece of parchment paper tightly around the fish.
• Place fish packet into a double boiler for 25 to 30 minutes. While fish is cooking, make the sauce.
• In a saucepan, combine the remaining 1/4 cup of butter, olive oil, garlic and onion; cook and stir on medium heat for 15 minutes, until onions are transparent. Do not over brown. Pour in heavy cream and cook until it begins to thicken. Remove from the heat.
• Pour the hot butter mixture into a blender. Add fresh mint and blend on high for 10 to 15 seconds. Pour back into the saucepan to warm and thicken for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Do not let it sit too long, or it will begin to break down.
• When fish is done, remove from parchment paper and pace on a warm plate. Spoon sauce over top of fish.

SUGAR-SEARED SALMON WITH CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix sugar and next 3 ingredients in bowl. Brush salmon with water to moisten. Sprinkle salmon on both sides with all of sugar mixture. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon and cook until crusty on outside and just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer salmon to plates. Add clam juice and cream to skillet. Boil until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon, scraping up browned bits, about 4 minutes. Spoon sauce over salmon. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

AWESOME BAKED SALMON WITH CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and butter a baking dish.
• In large skillet, melt butter and stir in lemon juice, bread crumbs and garlic.
• Stir mixture frequently until crumbs are golden.
• Remove skillet from heat and stir in parsley and basil.
• Season salmon with salt and pepper and coat all sides with crumb mixture.
• Place on baking dish and bake in middle of oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until done.
• Serve with cream sauce.

SALMON WITH A CREAMY SAUCE ON A BED OF GREENS

Steps:

• To make sauce:.
• Combine creme fraiche, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, dill, capers, lemon juice, horseradish and red pepper flakes, if using. Set aside.
• To cook greens:.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium high heat.Stir in the napa cabbage, green onions, and garlic. Saute 5 minutes, then turn down heat to medium, add water or broth and cover. Cook about 5 more minutes, till desirerd tenderness. Keep warm and set aside.
• To cook salmon:.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat(I use same pan greens were cooked in or cook in separate skillet while greens are cooking). When hot, add salmon, skin side up(if it has skin on it). Sear until well browned, about 4-6 minutes. Turn the salmon over and sear other side until just cooked through, about 3-5 more minutes.
• To serve:.
• Divide the cooked napa cabbage evenly on 4 serving plates. Spread out a little to make a "bed". Place salmon on top of greens. Spoon sauce over top of salmon. Garnish with a little parsley or fresh dill, if desired. Enjoy!