Lemon Herb Salmon

Experience a taste of culinary delight with this delicious pan seared Lemon Herb Salmon. This dish brings together a perfect blend of salmon with a creamy lemon herb sauce. Its quick preparation and sophisticated taste make it an excellent choice for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. 

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Lemon Herb Salmon

Servings: 4 Servings

Author: Rose Thicket Farms

Ingredients

• 4 fillets wild caught salmon defrosted
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 1 cup milk
• 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 Tbs butter
• 1 medium shallot finely minced
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 2 Tbs gluten-free flour
• 1/4 cup Vermouth
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 Tbs fresh chives finely sliced
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 Tbs lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 slices lemon garnish
• Fresh chives garnish

Instructions

• Put the shallot and garlic together in small bowl and set aside.
• Measure out the flour.
• In a small bowl mix together the chives, lemon zest and lemon juice. Set aside.
• Measure out the milk and red pepper flakes and set aside.
• Pat the salmon dry. Generously season the fish with salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, place the salmon skin-side up and cook for about 4 minutes.
• Flip the salmon over and continue cooking for an additional 4 minutes.
• Remove the salmon from the skillet and place on a plate.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low add butter and melt.
• Add the shallots, garlic, salt and cook until soft about 1-2 minutes.
• Stir in the gluten-free flour and cook for about 1 minute. Add vermouth, milk, and water to the pan. Whisk until smooth.
• Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and chives. Stir until combined.
• Place the salmon back into the pan skin side up and let simmer for about one minute to absorb the flavor.
• Remove salmon from the pan and plate it skin side down.
• Drizzle the sauce over the salmon.
• Garnish with slice of lemon and sprigs of fresh chives.
• Serve.

Notes

If you struggle to mince, run the shallot through a food processor to get the right size pieces. 

Be sure to read the labels for gluten-free. 

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