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Salmon with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Salmon with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Anamaria Negoita
Salmon with Creamy Mushroom Sauce is one of those dishes that feels fancy but comes together effortlessly. Tender, golden salmon meets a silky, garlicky mushroom cream sauce, finished with Parmesan and fresh herbs. Perfect for a cozy weeknight or an impressive dinner, it’s creamy, comforting, and seriously irresistible!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine European, Italian
Servings 3 Servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g salmon skin removed
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 400 g mushrooms sliced
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 40 g butter
  • 50 g Parmesan grated
  • 250 ml vegetable broth
  • 250 ml heavy cream or light cream
  • 3 tbsp parsley chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp cornstarch optional, for thickening

Instructions
 

  • Sear the Salmon: Heat a pan (no oil). Season salmon with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Cook until golden on both sides. Drizzle honey before removing. Set aside.
  • Cook the Mushrooms: In another pan, heat olive oil. Add mushrooms and cook until soft. Stir in butter until melted.
  • Add Aromatics: Add onion and garlic. Cook until fragrant.
  • Make the Sauce: Pour in vegetable broth and cream. Stir well. Thicken with cornstarch if desired. Season with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir in Parmesan and parsley.
  • Serve: Place salmon over the sauce, spoon some on top, and finish with a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

  • Remove the salmon skin and sear the fillet on the side that previously had the skin—this releases natural fat, so you don’t need to add oil.
  • Use light or heavy cream depending on how rich you want the sauce.
  • For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with a little water and stir it in.
  • Frozen salmon works fine—just thaw and pat dry before cooking.
  • Serve with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon at the end really brightens the flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword creamy mushroom sauce, Mushroom Sauce, salmon, Salmon with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
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