Smoked Salmon Cream Sauce
Elevate your next meal with the luxurious and flavorful Smoked Salmon Cream Sauce, a velvety delight that's perfect for pasta, seafood, or roasted vegetables. This indulgent recipe combines the richness of heavy cream with the delicate smokiness of salmon, enhanced by fragrant shallots, garlic, and a splash of dry white wine. Bright notes of lemon zest and fresh dill add a refreshing twist, while the buttery base ensures a silky texture that coats every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce balances gourmet flair with weeknight simplicity, making it a must-try for fans of creamy seafood recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small, finely chopped shallot
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 ounces, chopped smoked salmon
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (adjust to taste) black pepper
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted and bubbling.
Add the finely chopped shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Deglaze the pan by adding the dry white wine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, reducing by about half.
Lower the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring well to combine with the wine and aromatics.
Add the lemon zest and lemon juice, stirring to blend the flavors.
Gently fold in the chopped smoked salmon and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle in the fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Allow the sauce to simmer lightly for another 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
Serve immediately over pasta, seafood, or as a topping for roasted vegetables. Garnish with additional fresh dill if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
364 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 87 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 635 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.0 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 180 mg | 4% | |
*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.
