Pan Seared Salmon Steak with Creamy Dijon Sauce
The salmon gets pan seared and is then finished with the easiest creamy mustard dijon sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon steaks
- salt and pepper to season
- 2-3 tbsp cooking oil
Creamy Dijon Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp dijon mustard add more if needed
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- pinch of salt
- parsley garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Get the pan fully heated before adding the cooking oil.
- Season the salmon steaks with salt and pepper and add them to the hot pan.
- Pan sear for about 3 to 5 minutes per side depending upon the thickness of the fillets. Only turn the fillets once.
- Remove from pan and transfer in a serving dish. Keep warm in the oven at 200° F or 95°C for just a few minutes while you make the sauce.
Making Creamy Dijon Sauce
- Heat saucepan over medium heat. Add all ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat to simmer and reduce the sauce until it starts to thicken, this should only take 3 to 4 minutes. When the sauce is creamy, taste and adjust with seasoning.
- Remove salmon steaks from the oven and drizzle with creamy dijon mustard sauce. Garnish with parsley et voila! Bon Appetit!