Craving a restaurant-quality meal without the restaurant prices? Then look no further! This Salmon Oscar recipe brings the elegance and deliciousness of a Maggiano's experience right to your kitchen. This easy recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight treat. It’s a stunning, healthy meal that’s surprisingly quick to prepare. Get ready to impress yourself and your loved ones with this incredible dish!
Ingredients:
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup asparagus spears, trimmed
- 1/2 cup hollandaise sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon paprika (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
Preparing the Salmon:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the salmon fillets to the skillet, skin-side down (if using skin-on fillets). Cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.
Cooking the Asparagus and Finishing the Salmon:
- Add the asparagus spears to the skillet alongside the salmon.
- Pour the white wine (if using) and lemon juice over the salmon and asparagus.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The asparagus should be tender-crisp.
- While the salmon bakes, prepare your hollandaise sauce if making it from scratch. Store-bought is perfectly acceptable for a quick weeknight meal!
Plating and Serving:
- Remove the skillet from the oven and gently sprinkle the salmon and asparagus with chopped parsley.
- Spoon a generous amount of hollandaise sauce over each salmon fillet.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and a dusting of paprika, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious Salmon Oscar!
Tips and Variations:
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking. This is a great tip for enhancing the flavor of your salmon.
- Feel free to substitute other vegetables for the asparagus, such as green beans or broccoli.
- If you don’t have white wine, you can substitute with chicken broth or simply use extra lemon juice.
- For a richer hollandaise sauce, add a tablespoon of heavy cream.
- This recipe works well with other types of fish, such as cod or halibut.
Nutritional Information (per serving, approximate):
- Calories: Approximately 450-500
- Protein: 30-35g
- Fat: 25-30g
- Carbohydrates: 5-7g
This recipe offers a delicious and healthy meal option, perfect for those looking for easy recipes and quick dinner ideas. The homemade aspect adds a touch of elegance to your homemade cooking repertoire, transforming a simple weeknight meal into something truly special. The combination of flaky salmon, tender asparagus, and creamy hollandaise sauce is a culinary masterpiece. Enjoy!