Pan-Roasted Salmon with Saffron Cream Sauce

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Salmon fillets pan-roasted to a crisp finish and served with a luxurious saffron-infused cream sauce. This French-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets with skin, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 French cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
  4. Step 4: Flip salmon and cook for an additional 2 minutes until just cooked through; remove salmon and keep warm.
  5. Step 5: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp minced shallots to the skillet, sauté for 1-2 minutes until translucent.
  6. Step 6: Pour in 1/4 cup dry white wine and simmer for 2 minutes until reduced by half.
  7. Step 7: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/8 tsp saffron threads; cook gently for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Step 8: Remove from heat, whisk in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until melted and glossy.
  9. Step 9: Spoon saffron cream sauce over salmon and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill before serving.

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