Irish Salmon with Sorrel
Delight your taste buds with the vibrant and elegant flavors of Irish Salmon with Sorrel, a dish that marries tender, pan-seared salmon fillets with a creamy sorrel-infused sauce. This recipe highlights the unique tang of fresh sorrel leaves, perfectly balanced with the richness of heavy cream and a hint of bright lemon juice. Sautéed shallots and a splash of dry white wine add depth to the sauce, while crispy salmon skin brings irresistible texture. Ready in just 35 minutes, this sophisticated yet simple dish is ideal for dinner parties or weekend indulgence. Serve with crusty bread, steamed potatoes, or a crisp green salad for a complete meal that captures the essence of refined Irish cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (each approx. 6 oz) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
- 2 cups (loosely packed) fresh sorrel leaves, chopped
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and lightly season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the fish is just cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped shallots and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until they are soft and translucent.
Stir in the chopped sorrel leaves and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing them to wilt and turn a bright green color.
Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2 minutes, reducing slightly.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the sorrel cream sauce over the top. Allow the salmon to warm through for 2-3 minutes.
Serve the Irish salmon with sorrel immediately, garnished with additional sorrel leaves if desired. Pair with crusty bread, steamed potatoes, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2555 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 195.2 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.2 g | 376% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 574 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 1826 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 145.9 g | 292% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 794 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
