Salmon With Asparagus Sauce

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Pan-seared salmon fillets topped with a velvety, vibrant cream sauce made from pureed fresh asparagus.
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Salmon With Asparagus Sauce

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 800.5

Description

This elegant yet approachable dish features tender, pan-seared salmon steaks served over a luxurious, bright green asparagus cream sauce. The sauce is crafted by blending blanched asparagus tips for a smooth texture and simmering the woody ends in heavy cream to extract maximum flavor. The result is a rich, earthy, and slightly sweet sauce that complements the delicate, buttery taste of the fish perfectly. It strikes an ideal balance between rustic comfort and refined dining, making it suitable for both weeknight suppers and special dinner parties. The vibrant color and fresh flavor profile make this a standout main course that feels special without requiring complex techniques. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between the warm, rich sauce and the perfectly cooked, moist salmon.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Wash the asparagus and snap off the tough white ends.
  2. Separate the asparagus into tops and ends; set aside all the tips and half the quantity of the ends.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the asparagus tips until limp but still tender-crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Drain the asparagus tips thoroughly and, while still hot, process them with 1 ounce of unsalted butter in a food processor for 3-4 minutes until completely smooth.
  5. Meanwhile, chop the reserved asparagus ends and simmer them in the heavy cream for 20 minutes.
  6. Strain the cream mixture, pressing gently on the solids to extract all liquid, and discard the solids.
  7. Combine the pureed asparagus tips with the strained cream sauce and heat gently until just below boiling.
  8. Season the salmon steaks generously with salt and pepper.
  9. Melt the remaining 1 ounce of butter in a heavy sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  10. When the butter begins to foam and lightly brown, add the salmon steaks and cook for 30 seconds.
  11. Remove the pan from heat, carefully flip the salmon, and let it cook off the heat for another 30 seconds.
  12. Drain the salmon on a towel to remove excess butter.
  13. Spoon the warm asparagus cream sauce onto heated plates, top with the salmon, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 800.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 84.0g130%
Saturated Fat 51.9g260%
Cholesterol 239.5mg80%
Sodium 335.7mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 9.7g4%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g15%
Sugars 6.3g
Protein 6.7g14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: salmon, asparagus, cream sauce, seafood, dinner, main course, easy, elegant, spring, quick, healthy, protein, vegetarian sauce, pan-seared, butter, healthy fats, family friendly, date night, low carb
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