Salmon Fillets With Sorrel Sauce

Name: Salmon Fillets With Sorrel Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds); 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil; Juice 1/2 lemon; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/2 pounds sorrel, trimmed of stalks; 3/4 cup fish or chicken stock, preferably homemade; 1/2 to 3/4 cup heavy cream; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

By Moira Hodgson

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Total Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Rating: 4(13)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

2salmon fillets (about 1½ to 2 pounds)
1 to 2tablespoons olive oil
Juice ½ lemon
2tablespoons unsalted butter
1½pounds sorrel, trimmed of stalks
¾cup fish or chicken stock, preferably homemade
½ to ¾cup heavy cream
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

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Preparation

Step 1
Wipe the fillets dry with paper towels and sprinkle with oil and lemon juice. Preheat broiler.
Step 2
Heat the butter in a small saucepan and saute the sorrel leaves until they are limp. Add the stock and cream. Bring to boil, season, simmer until thickened slightly.
Step 3
Pure sauce in a food processor and return it to pan. Heat through.
Step 4
Broil the fillets for about five minutes on each side or until they are cooked. Arrange them on a serving platter. Serve the sauce separately.