Bronzed Alaska Salmon in a Basil-Wine Sauce

- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 Alaska Salmon steaks or fillets (4 to 6 oz. each), fresh, thawed or frozen
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Blackened seasoning, to taste
- 2 Tablespoons Chardonnay
Sauce
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- ½ cup Chardonnay
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- Salt, to taste
- Lemon wedge
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 532 |
Total fat | 37g |
Saturated fat | 16.5g |
Calories from fat | 62% |
Cholesterol | 157.5mg |
Protein | 31.5g |
Carbohydrates | 4g |
Fiber | 0g |
Sodium | 186mg |
Calcium | 67mg |
Omega-3 fatty acids | 2,300mg |
Instructions
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Step 1 Pan sear the salmon
Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska salmon under cold water; pat dry with a paper towel. Heat a heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brush both sides of salmon with oil. Place salmon in heated skillet and cook, uncovered, about 3-4 minutes, until browned. Shake pan occasionally to keep fish from sticking.
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Step 2 Season salmon and finish cooking
Turn salmon over and sprinkle with blackened seasoning, to taste. Cover pan tightly and reduce heat to medium. Cook an additional 6-8 minutes for frozen salmon or 3-4 minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout. Remove the pan from the heat and add 2 tablespoons wine. Swirl the salmon fillets in the pan, uncovered, until liquid is evaporated. Remove salmon from the pan and keep warm.
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Step 3 Make the sauce and serve
Place the same skillet back on medium-high heat and add the garlic and ½ cup wine. Simmer wine until reduced by two-thirds. Add the cream and basil; simmer sauce until thickened, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and add the juice of one lemon wedge.
Cooking Technique
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 532 |
Total fat | 37g |
Saturated fat | 16.5g |
Calories from fat | 62% |
Cholesterol | 157.5mg |
Protein | 31.5g |
Carbohydrates | 4g |
Fiber | 0g |
Sodium | 186mg |
Calcium | 67mg |
Omega-3 fatty acids | 2,300mg |