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Creamy spring salmon garnished with fresh herbs and lemon serve on a plate with asparagus on the side.
Alyssa

Creamy Spring Salmon

A creamy and delicious salmon dish perfect for spring, featuring fresh herbs and coconut milk.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 505

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces skinless salmon fillets
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup shallot thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 pieces lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives finely chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon finely chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel then season both sides evenly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until golden brown, another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add the garlic and shallot. Gently sauté being careful not to burn, about 1 minute. Add the Dijon and pour in the white wine. Whisk until smooth and cook until the wine has reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  4. While whisking, slowly pour in the coconut milk until well incorporated and bring to a rapid simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat so the sauce is lightly simmering, about medium-low heat.
  5. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, chives, dill, tarragon, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Nestle the salmon back into the sauce and cook, uncovered, until the salmon is cooked to your desired doneness, 3 to 5 more minutes.
  6. Top with more fresh herbs and serve! I like to serve with roasted asparagus and serve over a short pasta, like orzo.

Notes

Feel free to garnish with additional fresh herbs for extra flavor.