Salmon Meuniere

Inspired by the classic French sole meunière, this salmon meuniere is a delicious salmon recipe that’s more than worthy of a *chef’s kiss*. Flaky, tender salmon fillets dredged in flour and pan-fried in a delicious browned butter sauce. It’s a super easy dish that’ll WOW your friends and family!

What Makes This Recipe So Good

• This dish may sound fancy and complicated, but it’s actually incredibly simple. Dredge salmon fillets in a flour mixture, then pan-fry them in a delicious buttery sauce. Serve it up with your favorite pasta, crisp asparagus, oven-roasted brussels sprouts, or sautéed zucchini. What could be easier?
• “Meuniere” is the name for the cooking method used here, so in addition to salmon meuniere, you could have other-things-meuniere, too. Sole is the traditional fish-of-choice for this dish, but sole tends to be a pricier option.
• Did you get here by Googling “salmon meuniere botw”? If so, welcome Zelda fans! That’s right, this dish is actually featured in a side quest in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Not that you need to be a gamer to enjoy a tasty salmon recipe. If you have a Zelda/Link fan in your house, though, this could be a fun way to bring the game to life a little!

Key Ingredients

Salmon Fillets – Tender, flaky salmon is a fantastic source of protein and healthy nutrients. It’s no secret that salmon is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. Why do Omega-3s matter? Well, they’re essential nutrients, but your body doesn’t actually produce them. Research shows they can improve cognitive and arterial function, lower inflammation and blood pressure, and mitigate risk factors for a number of diseases.

Capers – The finishing touch on this salmon meuniere. Capers give the dish an extra pop of flavor and texture. They’re not necessarily part of a traditional meuniere dish, but they’re a great addition. If you want to skip them, that’s totally fine.

Chef’s Tips

• Careful not to overcook the salmon! A few minutes on each side is really all you need. The salmon fillets should be opaque, tender, and flaky inside. A food thermometer will give you the best idea of where you stand – aim for an internal temperature of 125°-130° Fahrenheit. That’ll give you medium-cooked salmon, but keep in mind it’ll continue to cook a little once you take it off the heat.
• I’ve left the skins on the salmon in this recipe, but you can use fillets with skins removed if you prefer them. Just remember to adjust your cook time accordingly so you don’t overcook them!
• Salmon meuniere is best served immediately, so I recommend getting all your other sides ready before this is finished. Don’t let it sit around, or you’ll lose some of that crispness from the pan-fried flour coating. If you have leftovers, you can refrigerate them in an airtight container for a day or two. Reheat them on the stove with a little butter or neutral oil until warmed through.

Try These Salmon Recipes, Too!

• Broiled Salmon in a Simple Marinade
• Air Fryer Salmon with Brown Sugar Crust
• Salmon Salad
• Pan-Seared Salmon in a Creamy Red Pepper Parmesan Sauce
• Canned Salmon Salad
• Keto Sushi Rolls with Smoked Salmon
• Smoked Salmon Bagel Salad
• Lemon Garlic Salmon (Whole30, Paleo, Low Carb, Keto)
• Easy Salmon Patties & Lemon Garlic Sauce

Recipe By: Jasmine Comer

Salmon Meuniere

Prep 15 minutes minutes

Cook 15 minutes minutes

Total 30 minutes minutes

Inspired by the classic French sole meunière, this salmon meuniere is a delicious salmon recipe that's more than worthy of a *chef's kiss*. Flaky, tender salmon fillets dredged in flour and pan-fried in a delicious browned butter sauce. It's a super easy dish that'll WOW your friends and family!

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Equipment

• Shallow baking dish
• whisk
• Paper towels
• cast-iron skillet
• Plate

Ingredients

• ▢ ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 3 6-ounce salmon fillets
• ▢ 6 tablespoons butter divided
• ▢ juice of half a lemon approximately 1 tablespoon
• ▢ 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
• ▢ 1 tablespoon capers

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Instructions

 

• Place flour, salt, and black pepper in shallow baking dish and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  
• Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Dredge both sides of each fillet in flour mixture, coating well.
  
• Heat 3 tablespoons butter in cast iron skillet over medium heat, swirling butter until it browns.
  
• Shake off any excess flour on salmon fillets, then place salmon in skillet skin-side up. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and cook 2 to 3 additional minutes depending on thickness of skin.
  
• Transfer salmon to plate. Carefully remove butter from skillet by wiping it out with paper towels or pouring it into a glass dish. Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter to skillet, followed by lemon juice and parsley. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
  
• Return salmon to skillet. Spoon butter over salmon and top with capers. Serve immediately.
  

• Make it Gluten Free: Use a gluten-free all-purpose flour.
• Make it Dairy Free: Use a dairy-free butter.

 

Recipe yields approximately 3 servings. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 3. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Approximate Information for One Serving

Serving Size: 1salmon filletCalories: 243calProtein: 2gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 1439mgPotassium: 46mgTotal Carbs: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gNet Carbs: 8gVitamin A: 930IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

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Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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