Description
Delight in this perfectly cooked salmon filet topped with a luscious lemon cream sauce. The salmon is seasoned with a zesty blend of lemon juice, mustard, and spices, then air fried for a tender and flaky finish. The accompanying rich and tangy lemon cream sauce adds a gourmet touch, making this dish ideal for a quick yet elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon
- 1 1/2 pound salmon filet
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons stoneground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Cracked black pepper, for garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
For the Lemon Cream Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, stoneground mustard, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix thoroughly to create a flavorful marinade for the salmon.
- Coat the salmon: Pat the salmon filet dry with paper towels, then evenly coat it with the prepared marinade to infuse the fish with vibrant taste.
- Cook the salmon: Place the marinated salmon filet in an air fryer preheated to 400°F (200°C). Cook for 10 to 12 minutes until the salmon is tender, flaky, and cooked through.
- Start the sauce base: While the salmon cooks, melt butter and minced garlic together in a small pot over medium-low heat, allowing the garlic to infuse the butter without burning.
- Simmer the sauce: Once the butter-garlic mixture has melted, add the heavy cream. Increase the heat slightly and simmer vigorously to reduce and thicken the sauce.
- Plate the salmon: Carefully transfer the cooked salmon onto a serving platter, ready for the sauce topping.
- Finish the sauce: Remove the cream sauce from heat before stirring in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley, ensuring a bright and fresh flavor.
- Serve the dish: Pour the lemon cream sauce generously over the salmon filet, garnishing with cracked black pepper and additional fresh parsley for color and flavor.
- Optional accompaniment: Serve with lemon wedges on the side to add a fresh citrus kick if desired.
- Enjoy: Dig into this delicious, creamy lemon-infused salmon that pairs beautifully with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Wild-caught salmon is recommended for the best flavor and texture; ensure frozen salmon is properly thawed in the refrigerator.
- For easier serving, cut the salmon into individual portions before or after cooking.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, alternatively bake, broil, grill, or pan-sear the salmon to achieve excellent results.
- Remove the lemon cream sauce from heat before adding lemon juice and parsley to maintain the sauce’s bright flavor and prevent curdling.
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