Dinner for 4
Salmon with Creamy Garlic Sauce
$19.33for 420 minServes 4
Seasoned salmon is browned in butter, then covered with a creamy garlic, wine, Parmesan, and lemon sauce.
Photo: cafedelites.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Salmon fillets$9.99/lb typical | 1.3 lb | $13.11Typical price |
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 12 oz | $2.74Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $19.33 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Wine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Salmon fillets for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $3.00/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
Typical price
$4.83 per serving$19.33 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.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 21 oz salmon fillets
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 1/2 cups reduced fat cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Steps
- Season the salmon with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the salmon for 4 minutes per side, then set it aside.
- Melt the butter in the skillet and cook the garlic for 1 minute.
- Add the wine and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping the pan.
- Stir in the cream and Parmesan and simmer for 4 minutes.
- Return the salmon to the skillet, add the lemon juice and parsley, and cook for 3 minutes, until it flakes easily or reaches 145 F.
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