Creamy Spring Salmon with Asparagus, Peas, and Lemon Recipe
This creamy spring salmon recipe features tender salmon fillets cooked in a luscious garlic and parmesan cream sauce with fresh asparagus, peas, and zesty lemon. It’s a quick and elegant stovetop dish perfect for a wholesome dinner in just 35 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Western
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Salmon
- 2 salmon fillets
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1-2 tbsp oil (for frying)
Sauce and Vegetables
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 250g asparagus spears, halved lengthways then cut into 1 inch pieces
- 150ml double cream
- 50ml water
- 30g parmesan, grated
- 75g peas
- 10g basil, chopped
- 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced
Instructions
- Season the salmon: Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper, then sprinkle over the chilli flakes and dried oregano to infuse flavor into the fish.
- Brown the salmon: Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Brown the salmon on all sides until golden, but do not cook it through completely as it will finish cooking in the sauce. Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: Add butter to the same pan and melt over medium heat. Stir in the chopped garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring often to release its fragrance without burning.
- Cook asparagus: Add the asparagus pieces and cook for a few minutes until they are nearly tender but still maintain a slight crunch.
- Prepare the sauce: Pour in the double cream and water, then stir in the grated parmesan, peas, chopped basil, and lemon zest. Let everything simmer gently for 3 minutes to meld the flavors and thicken the sauce slightly.
- Finish cooking salmon: Add the lemon juice to the pan, then return the salmon fillets to the sauce. Simmer gently for 2 to 5 minutes until the salmon is cooked through, turning the fillets halfway to ensure even cooking. Serve immediately and enjoy the creamy, vibrant spring flavors.
Notes
- You can substitute double cream with heavy cream or a lighter cream if preferred, but it may affect richness.
- Fresh peas can be used instead of frozen for a sweeter flavor.
- Adjust chilli flakes to your preferred heat level or omit for mild taste.
- To ensure salmon is perfectly cooked, check that it flakes easily with a fork but remains moist inside.
- Serve with steamed rice, crusty bread, or new potatoes to complement the creamy sauce.
