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Salmon with Beurre Blanc Sauce

Gourmet Salmon with Beurre Blanc Sauce: Date Night Delight

Experience the luxury of Salmon with Beurre Blanc Sauce in under 30 minutes, perfect for a date night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beurre Blanc Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used for sautéing shallots
  • 1 medium Shallot Can substitute with finely minced onion if needed
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine Sauvignon Blanc works well
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Optional for a lighter sauce
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Essential for richness
  • 1-2 tablespoons Truffle (fresh or preserved) Can substitute with truffle oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground White Pepper Black pepper can be used as an alternative
For the Salmon
  • 2 6 ounces Salmon Fillets Wild-caught is preferable for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter For brushing the salmon
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh lemon is recommended
  • to taste Salt and Pepper For seasoning

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Broiler
  • Whisk
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a skillet over medium-low heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced shallots for 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Pour in dry white wine and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until reduced.
  3. Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 3 minutes to thicken.
  4. Remove from heat and gradually whisk in unsalted butter until smooth.
  5. Incorporate ground white pepper and add grated truffle or truffle oil.
  6. Preheat broiler and brush salmon fillets with melted butter, sprinkle with lemon juice, and season.
  7. Place salmon under the broiler, cooking for 6-10 minutes until golden and flaky.
  8. Plate the salmon and drizzle with beurre blanc sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with a side of roasted asparagus or garlic mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

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