Description
A delicious and healthy pan-fried salmon recipe served with braised Little Gem lettuce and a creamy pea and dill sauce. This dish combines tender salmon fillets with lightly braised lettuce and a flavorful crème fraîche and mustard sauce, perfect for a quick yet elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 4 Little Gem lettuces, halved lengthways
- 200g fresh or frozen peas (defrosted if frozen)
- ½ small bunch of dill, chopped
Protein
- 4 x 130g salmon fillets
Dairy
- 1 tbsp half-fat crème fraîche
Pantry
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 200ml vegetable stock
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to season
Instructions
- Braise the lettuce: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large lidded frying pan over medium heat. Arrange the Little Gem lettuce halves in the pan, cut-side down, and fry for 2 minutes until they begin to brown. Pour in the vegetable stock, cover with a lid, and cook for 6 minutes to gently braise the lettuce.
- Cook the salmon: While the lettuce braises, season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat the remaining 1 tsp olive oil in a second pan over medium heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and fry for 3 minutes. Carefully flip using a fish slice and cook for another 3 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Add peas and dill: Add the peas and chopped dill into the pan with the braised lettuce. Cover and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the lettuce is tender but still holds its shape.
- Prepare the sauce and serve: Stir the crème fraîche and Dijon mustard into the lettuce pan and warm gently over low heat. Arrange the salmon fillets and braised lettuce halves on serving plates. Spoon the creamy pea and dill sauce over the salmon and lettuce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the salmon is fresh for the best flavor and texture.
- Use vegetable stock for a vegetarian-friendly sauce base.
- Frozen peas should be fully defrosted to cook evenly.
- You can substitute crème fraîche with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- This dish pairs well with boiled new potatoes or crusty bread.
- To achieve crispy salmon skin, make sure the pan and oil are hot before adding the fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: Pan-fried salmon, braised Little Gem lettuce, pea and dill sauce, healthy salmon recipe, quick salmon dinner
