Braised Salmon

Delight your palate with this elegant Braised Salmon, a quick and flavorful dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Tender salmon fillets are seared to golden perfection and then gently braised in a savory blend of chicken or vegetable stock, dry white wine, and aromatics like garlic and shallots. Infused with the bright, fresh flavor of chopped dill and a hint of lemon juice, the rich broth enhances every bite of the melt-in-your-mouth fish. With just 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, this healthy, one-pan recipe is as easy as it is impressive. Serve it with a ladle of the buttery broth and garnish with fresh dill or lemon slices for a gourmet touch you’ll savor. Perfectly versatile, this dish pairs beautifully with rice, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small (finely chopped) shallot
• 3 cloves (minced) garlic
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• 0.5 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 whole (juiced) lemon
• 1 teaspoon (to taste) kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (to taste) black pepper
• 1 serving optional garnish (lemon slices or additional dill)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the salmon fillets to the pan, skin-side down (if applicable), and sear for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes on the other side. Remove the salmon and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the chopped shallot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until softened.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and dry white wine, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze and incorporate any browned bits.

Step 7

Bring the liquid to a simmer, then return the salmon fillets to the pan with the simmering broth. Spoon some of the liquid over the fish.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the salmon braise for 6-8 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.

Step 9

Stir in the fresh dill, butter, and lemon juice to the broth. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 10

Serve the braised salmon with the rich broth spooned over the top. Garnish with optional lemon slices or additional dill for presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1164.9 grams (1164.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1869

Total Fat 128.90g	165%
Saturated Fat 29.40g	147%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 334mg	111%
Sodium 2014mg	88%
Total Carbohydrate 16.00g	6%
Dietary Fiber 7.80g	28%
Total Sugars 5.40g
Protein 145.10g	290%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 70mg	5%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 331mg	7%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.3%

Protein: 32.2%

Carbs: 3.5%