Monday, March 17, 2025

Salmon Poached in Curry Cream Sauce

 
This month’s fish offering is Salmon Poached in Curry Cream Sauce, a dish that perfectly blends the richness of tender salmon with a fragrant, velvety sauce.This recipe features succulent salmon fillets gently poached in a luscious cream sauce infused with mild curry powder, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of fresh ginger, creating a harmonious balance of spice and citrus. With just a touch of cayenne for warmth and kosher salt to enhance the flavors, this elegant yet simple dish is ready in under 20 minutes. Ideal for a sophisticated dinner or a cozy night in.

Salmon Poached in Curry Cream Sauce

 ½ c. heavy whipping cream

2 t. mild curry powder

1 t. lemon juice

1 T. freshly grated ginger

¼ t. kosher salt

1/8 t. cayenne pepper

2 (4 oz.) salmon fillets

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Combine cream, curry powder, lemon juice, ginger, salt, and cayenne in a 9” skillet and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and slide salmon into the cream. Cover and simmer until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 12 minutes depending upon the thickness of the fillets. Flip 1 to 2 times while cooking. Season with salt and pepper.

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4 comments:

Gina said...

That sauce looks so creamy good! I like that you added a touch of cayenne.

Marie Smith said...

That sauce looks tasty. We will try it!

Balvinder said...

That fish dinner in 20 minutes looks fabulous and the sauce looks tempting!

Linda said...

Wow that looks good. The salmon looks nice and thick - yum!