Dinner for 4

Creamy Dijon Salmon

Name: Creamy Dijon Salmon
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 21 oz salmon filets; 1 pinch salt (optional); 1 pinch cracked pepper (optional); 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp mild paprika; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 4 cloves garlic; 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 heaped tablespoon dijon mustard; 2 tbsp fresh parsley; 1 lb asparagus stalks; 3 lemon wedges

$21.73for 420 minServes 4

Salmon and asparagus cook in a skillet before being covered with a creamy garlic Dijon sauce.

Creamy Dijon Salmon with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Salmon fillets, 1.3 lb$9.99/lb typical	1.3 lb	$13.11Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Broth, 6.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	6.25 oz	$0.44Typical price
	Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
	Asparagus, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 3$0.60 each typical	3	$1.80Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$21.73

Swaps

Swap salmon fillets for white fish (tilapiaabout $3.00/lb less at typical prices
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Mustard, mayo, ketchup

Not included in the cost.

20 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

American Low-carb High-protein Family Dinners

Typical price

$5.43 per serving$21.73 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
21 oz salmon filets
1 pinch salt (optional)
1 pinch cracked pepper (optional)
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp mild paprika
1 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
1 heaped tablespoon dijon mustard
2 tbsp fresh parsley
1 lb asparagus stalks
3 lemon wedges

Steps

Season the salmon with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat the oil and one tablespoon of butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the salmon for 4 to 5 minutes per side, then transfer it to a plate when it reaches 145 F.
Melt the remaining butter in the skillet, add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in the chicken stock, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard, then simmer for 3 minutes.
Add the asparagus and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, then return the salmon to the skillet and warm it through.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

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