Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 cup

Salmon baking liquid

reserved

1 unit

Vegetables

chopped

1 cup

Heavy cream

2 tbsp

Butter

room temperature

2 tbsp

Flour

4 tbsp

Butter

cold

0.5 unit

Lemon juice

fresh

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

1 pinch

Cayenne pepper

to taste

Step 1
~3 min

Pour the liquid from the foil-baked salmon into a saucepan.

Step 2
~3 min

Add the chopped or sliced vegetables that were baked with the salmon to the saucepan.

Step 3
~3 min

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until reduced to 1 1/2 cups.

Step 4
~3 min

Strain the sauce to remove the vegetables, and return the strained liquid to the saucepan.

Step 5
~3 min

Add the heavy cream to the strained sauce.

Step 6
~3 min

Prepare a beurre manie by blending the softened butter and flour until a smooth paste forms.

Step 7
~3 min

Bring the sauce to a simmer and gradually whisk in the beurre manie until smooth.

Step 8
~3 min

When the sauce is thick and smooth, add the cold butter bit by bit, stirring constantly until melted and incorporated.

Step 9
~3 min

Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper to taste.

Step 10
~3 min

Remove the sauce from the heat.

Step 11
~3 min

Serve the sauce hot over the cooked salmon.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made a day ahead and reheated gently.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with roasted asparagus or green beans.

Serve with a side of rice or potatoes.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted asparagus
Green beans
Rice pilaf
Mashed potatoes

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

Classic French sauce often served with fish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Special occasion
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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