Salmon with Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium shallot
finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
minced
- 10 oz button mushrooms
sliced
- 6 crimini mushrooms
sliced, or other wild mushroom
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or herbes de provence
- salt and pepper to taste
- 12 ounces or more wild salmon fillet
- 1 1/2 tbsp canola oil
Directions
- 1
. Heat 1 tablespoon butter plus 1 tablespoon olive oil in a sauce pan or skillet over medium heat. When melted, add the shallot, cook until it begins to soften, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for a another minute.
- 2
along with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the mushrooms begin to soften.
- 3
and the thyme, cook for about 5 more minutes, until the wine has been reduced by about 1/2 and the mushrooms are fully cooked.
- 4
by melting in another tbsp of butter, and stirring to incorporate it into the sauce. Turn the heat down to very low and cover to keep warm as you cook the salmon.
- 5
by heating the canola oil in a skillet on medium-high. When the pan is good and hot, add the salmon, skin side down. Sprinkle a little extra oil on top along w a touch of salt. Don’t touch the fish for about 4 minutes.
- 6
After searing the salmon on the skin side for 4 minutes, flip the fish with a spatula. Cook on the flesh side for another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove salmon from heat and let it rest for a few minutes covered loosely with foil. The fish should still be very moist and have a dark orange color inside.
- 7
Cut a portion of salmon for each person, and served topped with some mushroom sauce.
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About this Recipe
Craving a dinner that feels elegant yet comes together with ease? This Salmon with Mushrooms recipe delivers a delightful main course, featuring tender, healthy fish crowned with a savory, earthy sauce. It’s a perfect dish for elevating your weeknight meals or impressing guests.
Why This Recipe Works
What truly sets this recipe apart is the incredibly flavorful mushroom sauce. Starting with butter, shallots, and garlic, then building layers of taste with sliced button and crimini mushrooms, red wine, and a hint of dried thyme or herbes de provence, it transforms simple pan-seared salmon into something truly special. The sauce adds a depth and richness that perfectly complements the mild, flaky fish.
What to Expect
You can expect a perfectly cooked salmon fillet with a delicate, flaky texture, coated in a luscious and aromatic mushroom sauce. The mushrooms, softened and infused with red wine, offer an earthy counterpoint to the fish. Each bite is a harmonious blend of savory, umami flavors, making for a satisfying and wonderfully balanced meal that feels both comforting and refined. The overall experience is surprisingly straightforward to achieve, resulting in a dish that tastes far more complex than its preparation suggests.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to experiment with your mushroom selection; while button and crimini are called for, the recipe explicitly welcomes other wild mushrooms to deepen the flavor profile. For the herbs, you have the flexibility to choose between dried thyme for its classic savory notes or herbes de provence for a more aromatic, floral touch.
Serving & Context
This Salmon with Mushrooms recipe is versatile enough for both a cozy dinner at home or a special occasion. For an optimal culinary experience, pair this rich dish with a glass of Merlot or Pinot Noir, which will beautifully complement the savory notes of the mushrooms and red wine.