Simple to Cook Herbed Salmon Fillet Recipe

Salmon fillet is the ultimate in fast and delicious food. You can be tucking into a meal worthy of a top French restaurant in less time than it takes for a take-away pizza to make it onto the back of its motorbike for delivery. Simple to cook, it is also very versatile. Salmon fillet is delicious grilled or baked in foil with a sprinkling of herbs if you are watching your weight, but can easily be transformed into a slice of luxury served with a rich creamy sauce when you want to spoil yourself.

This easy salmon fillet recipe takes five minutes to cook and served with some new potatoes and fresh steamed vegetables makes a meal fit for a king. By all means leave out the cream if you find it too rich, otherwise go wild and let the velvety sauce massage your taste buds with sumptuous good living.

Salmon Fillet Recipe with Cream and Herbs

Ingredients

(to serve two generously)
450g / 1lb salmon fillets
6 tablespoons fresh herbs chopped:
tarragon, parsley, dill, chervil
50g / 2 oz butter
1 clove garlic, squashed flat
4 tablespoons double cream
a squeeze of lemon juice

Cut the salmon fillets into finger about 4cm / 1.5 inches wide, across their width. Chop the herbs quite finely and roll the salmon fillets in them, pressing down so that the herbs stick to the surface of the fish.

In a shallow pan, which will take all the salmon fillet pieces in one layer, melt the butter over a medium heat and add the crushed clove of garlic. When the butter starts to foam, put the herbed fish into the pan. Cook on each side for about 2 minutes, until you can see the flesh turning opaque right into the middle of each piece.

Stir in the cream until it has mixed in with the butter. Season with salt and pepper. Squeeze a dash of lemon juice into the sauce to lift the flavour, stir and then serve immediately.

Variations on the recipe:

Instead of the cream you can also use creme fraiche or mascarpone if you have them to hand, or else leave it out altogether and let the flavour of the butter and herbs carry the dish.

Want to taste freshly caught salmon cooked by the best chefs? Why not eat out at Woodborough Hall restaurant in Nottingham.