Abs Favorite Recipes

I have to admit I have never made salmon before but wanted to give it a try. So when I came across this recipe I thought it sounded easy and tasty.Its now a favorite. I have made it twice so far. The first time I made it the sauce did not turn out the best but the 2nd time it was much better.

Source: Taste of Home Quick Cooking 2008 Annual Recipes Cookbook.

Prep/Total Time: 25 min

• 1 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning divided
• 4 salmon fillets (4-6 oz each)
• 3 tbsp butter divided
  
• 1-1/2 tsp all-purpose flour
• 1/8 tsp salt
• Dash pepper
• Dash cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Rub 1/2 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning over both sides of salmon. In a large skillet, cook salmon in 2 tbsp butter for 5-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Meanwhile in a small saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in the flour, salt,pepper,cayenne pepper and remaining lemon-pepper seasoning until blended. Gradually add milk and heavy whipping cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Serve with salmon. Yield: 4 servings

Take your time with the sauce. I recommend cooking it in a small sauce pan on the smaller burner.