4 (8 oz.) salmon steaks -OR- 6 (6 oz.) boneless/skinless fillets
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
2 tsp. olive oil
2 tsp. butter
2 Tbls. chopped shallots
3/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup cream
1 Tbls. soft butter
2 Tbls. flour
1 Tbls. chopped parsley
Recipe
Wash the salmon steaks or fillets in cold water. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
Heat the butter and oil in a frying pan. Brown the salmon over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side. Carefully remove bones and skin if using the salmon steaks. Transfer steaks or fillets to a platter and keep warm.
Sprinkle the chopped shallots in the frying pan and cook over low heat for two to three minutes. Add the wine and reduce by half. Pour in the heavy cream and boil for 5 minutes.
In a small mixing bowl, blend the butter and flour to form a paste. Drop teaspoons of the butter and flour mixture into the boiling liquid. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and medium thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Strain the sauce through a fine strainer into a saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes.
Place the salmon on warm plates. Pour the sauce over each steak or fillet. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over sauce. Garnish each plate with small boiled potatoes and a green veggie. Serve hot.