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Salmon in Creamy Lemon Parmesan Sauce

"Fine Restaurant Quality" is how my husband described this amazing, rich, and flavorful salmon dish!  This is ready in less than 30 minutes with a sauce that guests will want to lick clean!  Serve with a lovely green veggie and/or a baked potato.  Delightful!  Buon Appetito!
Author: Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina

Ingredients

For the Salmon:

  • 1 lb. skinless salmon filets
  • freshly grated sea salt and freshly grated black pepper
  • Mrs. Dash salt-free seasoning
  • Nature's Seasons
  • ¾ cup flour
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil

For the Creamy Lemon Parmesan Sauce:

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon flour
  • ½ cup chicken broth or white wine
  • 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon coarse ground Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese do not use pre-shredded from a can or a bag
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh dill minced
  • Garnish: sprigs of fresh dill lemon slices, and/or lemon zest

Instructions

Prepare the Salmon:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet on a medium-hot stovetop.
  • Pat dry the salmon with a paper towel.
  • Season the salmon with Nature's Seasons and Mrs. Dash's salt-free seasons, plus some regular salt and pepper if you prefer any.
  • Lightly coat each piece of salmon with flour on all sides.
  • Place the salmon in the hot skillet and cook for 4 minutes on the top, flip over and cook for another 4 minutes, and then for 1 more minute on each side.  Salmon will turn from dark pink to a lighter pink color as it cooks.  When it is firm to the touch, it is done.
  • Remove the salmon from the pan and place on a plate.  Set the salmon aside while you prepare the sauce.

For the Creamy Lemon Parmesan Sauce:

  • Wipe out the skillet and melt the butter in it.
  • Add the garlic and brown for only 1 minute.
  • Whisk in 1 tablespoon of flour to make a paste.
  • Add ½ cup of chicken broth (or white wine) and whisk until smooth.  Simmer on low heat for 1 minute to thicken.
  • Whisk in the lemon juice and Dijon mustard.
  • Slowly pour in the cream, whisking to blend nicely.
  • Blend in the Parmesan cheese.
  • Sprinkle in the dill and whisk once again.
  • Return the salmon to the pan and into the sauce.
  • Give it a few minutes to bring it back up to heat.
  • Plate the salmon and spoon the sauce all over each piece.
  • Garnish with more minced dill, a few lemon slices, and/or lemon zest.

Buon Appetito!