Salmon with Creamy White Wine Sauce
We have so many delicious salmon recipes on the site, and we have a new favorite! This salmon with creamy white wine sauce is so decadent and so flavorful – and it comes together in just 30 minutes! If you’re looking for high protein meals for weight loss, this is definitely one you’ll want to try. The creaminess of the sauce paired with the crispy texture of the breadcrumb topping is insanely good. This is one of those recipes that feels fancy enough to serve to company, but is also easy enough to whip up for a weeknight dinner. That’s a win in our book!
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How do you decide what type of wine to cook with? First off, don’t use one that you wouldn’t drink – so avoid those ones labeled “cooking wine.” That being said, you don’t need to break the bank either. Look for a moderately priced $10-15 bottle.
Salmon with Creamy White Wine Sauce Recipe Tips:
+ If you’re cooking for more people, this is an easy recipe to double. Just make sure you have a large enough pan that can go from the stovetop to the oven to avoid dishes!
+ Not a fan of salmon? This recipe is also delicious with boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Just make sure your chicken is cooked to an internal temperate of 165 degrees Fahrenheit when you pull it out of the oven.
Salmon with Creamy White Wine Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 shallot, finely minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more to top
- 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed and deboned
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley, to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp butter. Once melted, add the shallot and garlic. Sauté for about 3-5 minutes or until translucent.
- Add the white wine and let cook down for about 3 minutes or until reduced by half.
- Whisk the chicken broth and flour in a bowl until combined. Pour into the pan along with the heavy cream.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking frequently until slightly thickened, about 2-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan until combined. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- While the oven preheats, melt the remaining tbsp of butter in a medium sized bowl. Mix the melted butter with the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon filet into the center of the pan in the cream sauce. Only about ½ of the salmon should be submerged.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the salmon evenly. Bake for about 12-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked to desired doneness. Baking time may vary based on the thickness of your fillet.
- Serve and garnish withmore parmesan and parsley if desired!
