Follow these steps for perfect results
Salmon baking liquid
reserved
Vegetables
chopped
Heavy cream
Butter
room temperature
Flour
Butter
cold
Lemon juice
fresh
Salt
to taste
Cayenne pepper
to taste
Pour the liquid from the foil-baked salmon into a saucepan.
Add the chopped or sliced vegetables that were baked with the salmon to the saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until reduced to 1 1/2 cups.
Strain the sauce to remove the vegetables, and return the strained liquid to the saucepan.
Add the heavy cream to the strained sauce.
Prepare a beurre manie by blending the softened butter and flour until a smooth paste forms.
Bring the sauce to a simmer and gradually whisk in the beurre manie until smooth.
When the sauce is thick and smooth, add the cold butter bit by bit, stirring constantly until melted and incorporated.
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper to taste.
Remove the sauce from the heat.
Serve the sauce hot over the cooked salmon.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your taste.
Be careful not to burn the sauce while reducing.
Use high-quality butter for the best flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
10 minutes
Sauce can be made a day ahead and reheated gently.
Drizzle generously over salmon, garnish with fresh dill or parsley.
Serve with roasted asparagus or green beans.
Serve with a side of rice or potatoes.
The acidity of the wine will cut through the richness of the sauce.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Classic French sauce often served with fish.
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