Dinner for 4
Pan-Seared Salmon with Dijon Sauce
Skinless salmon is pan-seared, then finished in a creamy garlic Dijon sauce with dill.
Typical price
$16.75for 4 servings
$4.19 per serving$16.75 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon fillets$9.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $14.98Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.75 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaMustard, mayo, ketchupHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 3 tsp olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard (optional)
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp minced fresh dill
Steps
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper, then coat the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear the salmon for 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the salmon to a plate and heat the remaining oil in the skillet.
- Cook the garlic for 30 seconds, then add the broth, cream, mustard, honey, and cornstarch mixture.
- Simmer the sauce for 3 to 4 minutes, then return the salmon and cook until it reaches 145 F.
- Stir in the dill and remove the skillet from the heat.
Swaps
- Salmon fillets for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $3.00/lb less at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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