Salmon with Basil Sauce

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings:

This salmon dinner dish is my go-to anytime I have a last-minute change of plans and have friends over. Or simply because we do want salmon.

Ingredients

6 ounces salmon fillets, skinless
¼ pound mushrooms
4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
⅓ cup fish stock
3 tablespoons dry white wine
⅓ cup heavy cream
⅓ cup basil, loosely packed, finely shredded basil
4 basil leaves, for garnish

US - Metric

Instructions

Cut the mushroom stalks even with the caps and slice 1/8-inch thick
Heat the butter in a 12-inch stainless steel sauté pan; add the mushrooms, and sauté on high heat, tossing all the time, until light golden brown.
Add the fish stock, wine, and salmon. Cover and gently simmer for 7 to 10 minutes until the salmon is cooked through. To check if it is ready, insert a small sharp knife into the thickest part of each fillet to check if it is cooked through. Be careful not to over-cook or the salmon will be dry.
Remove the salmon from the pan with a slotted spatula. Keep the fillets warm
On a high heat, reduce the pan juices to a light syrupy consistency. Add the cream and shredded basil and continue to reduce until the mixture is thick enough to coat a spoon. Add any juices that have accumulated from the salmon and continue to reduce for a minute more. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Arrange the salmon on four dinner plates and spoon the sauce on top. Garnish each fillet with a basil leaf.

Notes

Mushrooms should be small and all of the same size will cook faster and easier
If adding skin-on salmon, ensure the skin is side up facing you.

Nutrition

Giangi's Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.