Simply Elegant Salmon in Champagne Sauce with Fresh Dill
Elevate your dinner table with the luxurious flavors of Simply Elegant Salmon in Champagne Sauce with Fresh Dill. This restaurant-worthy dish highlights tender, pan-seared salmon fillets perfectly paired with a creamy champagne reduction infused with tangy lemon juice and aromatic fresh dill. The sauce, enriched with velvety heavy cream and delicate shallots, adds a sophisticated yet comforting touch to every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is ideal for special occasions or an indulgent weeknight meal. Serve it with fresh lemon wedges for a bright finishing touch and pair it with roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad to complete your gourmet dining experience at home. Perfect for seafood lovers, "salmon in champagne sauce" and "easy elegant salmon recipes" are reinvented with effortless elegance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons shallots, finely minced
- 1 cup dry champagne or sparkling white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 4 pieces lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
Season the salmon fillets on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Add olive oil to the skillet, then gently place the salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy. Carefully flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through. Remove the salmon and set aside, covering lightly with foil to keep warm.
Reduce the heat of the skillet to low and add the butter. Allow it to melt before stirring in the minced shallots. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the champagne, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
Add the heavy cream to the skillet, whisking to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for another 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Stir in the lemon juice and fresh dill, reserving a small amount of dill for garnish. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the champagne sauce over each fillet. Let cook for 1-2 minutes to warm the salmon through.
Serve the salmon fillets drizzled with the sauce and garnished with the reserved fresh dill. Accompany with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.4 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.2 g | 366% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 506 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 3001 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 105.8 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 429 mg | 9% | |
*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.
