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Pan-Seared Salmon with Shrimp and Saffron Cream Sauce

Pan-Seared Salmon with Shrimp and Saffron Cream Sauce
A rich, elegant dish that's surprisingly simple—pan-seared salmon paired with tender shrimp in a velvety saffron cream sauce. The salmon gets a golden crust from quick searing, then finishes in the oven for flaky perfection. The sauce is where the magic happens: saffron blooms in a simmering blend of fish stock and cream, thickened lightly with flour, then enriched with whipped cream and fresh dill. It's luxurious without being heavy, a dish that feels special but comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknights with a twist or when you want to impress with minimal effort.
Ingredients
  • 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) skin-on salmon fillet
  • 450 g (1 lb) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 240 ml (1 cup) heavy cream
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) whipped heavy cream
  • 240 ml (1 cup) fish stock
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) water
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) saffron threads, lightly crushed
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree
  • 28 g (4 tbsp) all-purpose flour
  • 9 g (3 tbsp) chopped fresh dill
  • 5 g (1 tsp) salt
  • 1 g (1/2 tsp) freshly ground black pepper
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil, divided
Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F)

2. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and rub with 3 g (1/2 tsp) of the salt

3. Heat 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat

4. Place salmon skin-side down and sear for 3 to 4 minutes until skin is crisp and golden

5. Flip and sear for 1 minute, then transfer to the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until just cooked through

6. While salmon cooks, heat remaining 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil in a separate skillet

7. Add shrimp and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, set aside

8. In a saucepan, combine fish stock, water, tomato puree, and saffron

9. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and let cook 5 minutes

10. In a small bowl, whisk flour with remaining 2 g (1/2 tsp) salt to combine

11. Stir flour mixture into the saucepan and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly

12. Gradually add heavy cream, stirring to prevent lumps, then simmer 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened

13. Remove from heat and stir in whipped cream and fresh dill

14. Slice salmon if desired, plate with shrimp, and spoon warm saffron sauce over the top

Tools
  • skillet
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • measuring cups and spoons

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