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Salmon with Brown Butter Almond Sauce: A Perfect Weeknight Dinner

Salmon with Brown Butter Almond Sauce

Description

Salmon with Brown Butter Almond Sauce is a restaurant-quality dinner that transforms simple salmon fillets into a gourmet experience with a rich, nutty, and bright sauce. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, requiring minimal prep work while delivering maximum flavor impact.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces salmon (preferably wild-caught for best flavor)
  • 2–3 slices prosciutto (enough to wrap the salmon fillets)
  • 1/4 cup butter, divided (unsalted preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin for best flavor)
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds (or substitute sliced almonds)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Carefully wrap each piece of salmon with prosciutto slices, ensuring the fish is completely covered.
  2. Heat half of the butter (2 tablespoons) and olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter is melted, add the prosciutto-wrapped salmon, seam side down. Sear for 2-3 minutes until the prosciutto begins to crisp. Flip the salmon and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 7-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of your salmon.
  3. While the salmon bakes, prepare your sauce in a separate pan. Add the remaining butter (2 tablespoons) to a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook the butter, swirling occasionally, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty (about 3-4 minutes). Immediately add the slivered almonds and minced garlic to the browned butter. Cook for another minute until the almonds are lightly toasted and the garlic is fragrant. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Remove the baked salmon from the oven. Transfer to serving plates and generously spoon the brown butter almond sauce over each piece of salmon. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Watch the butter carefully when browning—it can go from perfect to burnt in seconds.
  • For an extra flavor boost, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of white wine to the sauce.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: N/A

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 485
  • Sugar: 0
  • Sodium: 620
  • Fat: 38
  • Saturated Fat: N/A
  • Unsaturated Fat: N/A
  • Trans Fat: N/A
  • Carbohydrates: 3
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 32
  • Cholesterol: N/A

Keywords: salmon brown butter almond sauce, quick salmon dinner, easy salmon recipe, gourmet salmon dish

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