This Pink Salmon in Creamy Cheese Sauce is a quick, silky weeknight dinner, with lightly seared salmon folded into a melting cheese and cream sauce with sweet tomatoes. It tastes indulgent yet comes together in minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings. If you love creamy salmon dishes, you will also enjoy our Creamy Salmon Spaghetti and our Salmon and Potato Casserole.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1.1 lb) pink salmon fillet
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 100 g (3.5 oz) processed cheese, grated
- 100 ml (1/3 cup) light cream (10%)
- 100 g (2/3 cup) tomatoes, diced
- Salt and spices to taste
Instructions
- Cut the fish into pieces and salt them. Sear in a hot oiled pan on both sides until lightly browned.
- Add the tomatoes, spices, cream, and grated processed cheese.
- Stir until the cheese melts into a silky sauce, spooning it over the fish. Serve immediately.
Tips
- Do not overcook the salmon before adding the sauce — it will finish gently in the cream.
- Stir over low heat once the cheese goes in, so the sauce stays smooth and silky.
- Serve right away with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to catch every drop of sauce.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 102.4 kcal, protein 11.6 g, fat 5.5 g, carbs 1.8 g.
For more fish dinner ideas and technique guidance, explore the recipes at Allrecipes and Serious Eats.