Carole Food.

Creamy Spring Salmon 

I love asparagus so when it’s in season (and a little bit cheaper…), I like to make the most of it! To be entirely honest, I think anything with cream, parmesan, lemon and garlic is going to be delicious. But I do think it works particularly well with salmon. This recipe is quick and easy, and it would be the perfect thing for a week night dinner or even when you’ve got a date night or some friends coming over!

If you don’t like asparagus then use your favourite vegetable instead. Spinach would work particularly well! 

What ingredients do you need for this dish (includes possible substitutions)? 

Salmon: this dish is pretty versatile so if you don’t like salmon then it could be swapped for chicken! 

Chilli flakes and dried oregano: these spices are used to sprinkle over the raw salmon before pan frying it 

Garlic: add as much or as little as you like! 

Asparagus: can be substituted for any of your favourite vegetables (spinach would be delicious) 

Double cream: essential for the sauce! 

Parmesan: adds seasoning and umami to the sauce 

Peas: add bursts of sweetness to the dish 

Basil: adds another delicious layer of flavour!! But can be omitted if you want… 

Lemon: cuts through the richness of the double cream 

What to serve this with? 

This would be delicious with many things! Pasta, some boiled or roasted potatoes, rice… The list is endless! 

Instructions 

Season the salmon

Season the salmon with salt and pepper then sprinkle over the chilli flakes and dried oregano. 

Brown the salmon

In a medium sized frying pan over a medium heat, add 1-2 tbsp of oil then brown the salmon on all sides. You don’t need to cook it through entirely here as we’ll also cook it in the sauce later on. Remove the salmon from the pan then set aside until later. 

Fry the garlic

Add the butter to the pan then the garlic. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir often. 

Add the asparagus 

Add the asparagus and cook for a few more minutes, until the asparagus is nearly cooked. 

Add the cream, water, parmesan, peas, basil and lemon zest 

Pour in the double cream, water, parmesan, peas, basil and lemon zest. Simmer for 3 minutes. 

Add the lemon juice 

Add the lemon juice then the salmon fillets and simmer until the salmon is cooked through, about 2-5 minutes. Turn the salmon half way through. Enjoy!