Creamy Parmesan Salmon

Method6 steps · about 25 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Cut all 250 g salmon into cubes, checking for pin bones. Season evenly with the measured ½ tsp each of salt, black pepper (0.5 tsp), garlic powder (0.5 tsp), onion powder (0.5 tsp), paprika (0.5 tsp) and gochugaru (0.5 tsp).

   Uses 250 g salmon, cut into small cubes · 0.5 tsp salt · 0.5 tsp black pepper · 0.5 tsp garlic powder · 0.5 tsp onion powder · 0.5 tsp paprika · 0.5 tsp gochugaru

   
2. 2

   Step 2: Heat all 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear all the earlier seasoned salmon cubes for about 3–4 minutes on each of two opposite sides, adjusting for their actual size. Cook to 63°C (145°F), or until the centers are opaque and flake easily. Lift the cooked salmon aside; avoid continuing beyond its doneness endpoint.

   Sear salmon — repeat for opposite side · 4 minUses All earlier seasoned salmon cubes · 1 tbsp olive oil

   
3. 3

   Step 3: Melt all 1 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the measured 1 tbsp minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant without browning.

   Sauté sauce garlic · 1 minUses 1 tbsp butter · 1 tbsp minced garlic

4. 4

   Step 4: Pour all ½ cup heavy cream into the earlier butter-and-garlic base and bring it to a gentle simmer.

   Uses All earlier butter-and-garlic base · ½ cup heavy cream

   
5. 5

   Step 5: Gently stir the measured ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan and 1 tbsp lemon juice into the earlier garlic cream. Add all 1 tbsp minced parsley and the separate sauce-salt pinch. Stir over gentle heat until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened; avoid boiling it hard.

   Uses All earlier garlic cream base · ½ cup freshly grated sauce Parmesan · 1 tbsp lemon juice · 1 tbsp minced parsley · Separate 1 pinch sauce salt

   
6. 6

   Step 6: Divide all the earlier fully cooked salmon and the complete warm Parmesan sauce between 2 servings. Spoon the sauce over the fish and serve with optional already prepared rice.

   Uses All earlier fully cooked salmon · All earlier complete warm Parmesan sauce · Optional ready cooked rice; amount unspecified