Ten-Minute Salmon

I refuse to get all bent out of shape over where this salmon came from or how it was raised. My husband was doing the grocery shopping, saw “wild salmon”, thought I’d like it and brought home a piece for me. He doesn’t eat anything that swims, so the fact he trekked over to the seafood case is nothing short of touching.

The above photo resulted from one of those “what’s on hand” experiments. My garden is bursting with herbs, there was Devon clotted cream in the fridge and salmon on the menu, so I just winged it. Consider this a guideline more than a recipe and you’re good to go.

With less than an hour left before my poll closes, the numbers say you want fast and easy not super-healthy (Note: How many votes did “healthy options” score? None. Nil. Nada. Not a sausage.) This fits the quick and simple mandate perfectly. The use of fat is a bit excessive but you can always cut back — if you choose.

Ten-Minute Salmon
Printable recipe

Makes as much or as little as you want. Simply adjust amounts accordingly.

Ingredients

• salmon fillet, no skin
• butter
• garlic (not too much, no more than 2 large cloves for 4 servings)
• mixed fresh herbs (I used dill, parsely, lemongrass and cilantro)
• clotted cream, but mascarpone or creme fraiche would be great too
• fresh lemon juice
• pepper
• lightly steamed veggies OR leftover slivered potatoes

Instructions

1. Slice the salmon in 1 to 2 inch strips.
2. Mince the herbs finely and pat onto both sides of the salmon.
3. Smash the garlic by placing a large knife over it and hitting the blade once with your fist. Discard the skin.
4. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add enough butter to generously coat the bottom of the pan.
5. Add the garlic and saute gently until the butter is bubbling.
6. Add the salmon, cooking only a couple of minutes per side.
7. Add a dob of clotted cream, mascarpone or creme fraiche, swirling the pan to distribute. (Don’t use heavy cream as it will curdle if boiled.)
8. Add freshly ground black pepper.
9. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
10. Remove salmon from the pan.
11. Toss lightly steamed veggies or sliced cooked potatoes in the remaining sauce to heat through.
12. Serve immediately
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