Salmon is a favorite seafood and I like to eat it all kinds of different ways. From grilling on a cedar plank, poaching, pan frying, salmon cakes, serving with different sauces – the recipes are all good.
I mentioned in a previous post that Limoncello would go great with fish or seafood. After some thought I decided upon salmon and to pan fry it. Sole would be another good choice.
The sauce is rich and a little goes a long way and is not only delicious with fresh fish but would be excellent over shrimp ravioli or how about savory shrimp crepes.
Salmon with a Limoncello Cream Sauce
- salmon fillets, skin removed is optional
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1-3 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Place the salmon in a shallow dish, add the lemon juice, garlic and salt. Turn the salmon to coat both sides and marinate for about 15 minutes before cooking. Grind 1-3 tbsp. pepper onto the flesh and rub it in. It may sound like a lot of pepper but it really perks up the salmon. Don’t laugh but I have a battery operated Peugeot pepper grinder!
Heat a non-stick skillet with spray and cook flesh side down until you get a nice crust. Turn and cover the pan and cook until done. The rule of thumb – 10 minutes per inch or however you like your salmon cooked. I do like my salmon cooked – nothing raw for me!
In the meantime make the following sauce.
Limoncello Cream Sauce:
- 4 tbsp. Limoncello
- 2-3 tbsp. lemon juice (I prefer 2 tbsp.)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- heavy cream to thicken (1/4 cup or more)
Simmer the liqueur and lemon juice; whisk in the butter gradually to combine. Add a little cream to thicken the sauce; season to taste. I like to make the sauce ahead of time and then gently reheat – it will be thicker. Or, just let the sauce cool a little and it will thicken. Pour a little over the salmon or serve on the side.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
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This looks fabulous! I love salmon and this will make the perfect and easy dish!
Thanks so much – actually the salmon is a Weight Watcher’s recipe and then of course the sauce is not exactly low fat. So it kind of balances out, right 🙂
I am always looking for new ways to make salmon Judi and am happy to have your recipe. Reading about yours, I want to get an electric pepper grinder too…sounds like a great idea 😉
The sauce sounds finger licking good! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Thanks Sandhya – I am always looking for different ways to serve salmon. The sauce adds a nice touch to the peppered salmon. The Peugeot salt and pepper grinders were gifts to my hubby – he used them a lot. I wish your family a very Happy Thanksgiving – enjoy all the good food 🙂
Love the idea of using Limoncello in a cream sauce for fish. It loos fabulous.
Thanks Ronit – I am addicted to Limoncello as I love to add it to recipes, even though I don’t “sip” it 🙂
That’s interesting! 🙂
I like to drink wine and any thing else usually goes in a recipe
Limoncello really works well with salmon, gives it that fresh zesty flavour that salmon accepts.. 🙂
Thanks – I use citrus a lot when I make salmon as they do pair well together.
They really do, salmon works well with citrusy flavours 🙂
Salmon and lemon are a perfect marriage! The Limoncello is a great twist on that!
Thank you Kathryn – the citrus family and salmon do “love” each other 🙂
I love salmon and what a delicious sounding dish! The Limoncello sauce sounds delicious! 🙂
Thanks Petra – the sauce was delicious over the salmon. I’ve been using limoncello in a lot of recipes – love that mild lemony taste.
Such a beautiful recipe…I love lots of pepper too 🙂 The sauce does sound like a winner! Thanks for sharing this beautiful recipe.
Thanks Zeba – the battery operated Peugeot pepper grinder comes in handy. Salmon is good on its own but its nice to add a sauce once in awhile 🙂
Such a lovely recipe by you……..loved to taste it 🙂
Thank you – the salmon and the lemony sauce paired well together 🙂
Beautiful and elegant and what a great excuse to buy some limoncello. Ok, picture me giggling about that now, Judi! 🙂
LOL – just check my site for other Limoncello recipes – I love to use it 🙂
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What yummy way to serve salmon! I usually just add chopped veggies, olive oil and salt and pepper. Judy, I’ll have to try this!😉
Thanks Mary – The salmon is a Weight Watcher’s recipe and I made the sauce because I have been looking for ways to use Limoncello 🙂
Limoncello is delicious!😉
What a refreshing dish you have here Judi, so what caught my eye was the wonderful limoncello cream sauce. I love salmon too, so wow, it would go down a treat for me – I see you’re making good use of your limoncello in so many different ways. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks Loretta – I have been finding recipes to use that wonderful liquor. Good thing I don’t sip it (yet). Salmon and citrus are a good combination and why not throw in a little “booze” 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy your trip to New York.
Sounds wonderful, I will definitely have to try this. The sauce sounds absolutely decadent!
Thanks so much Julie – the salmon is easy to cook and the sauce adds a special touch!
You’re the absolute Queen of Limoncello! What a fabulous recipe – I’ll have to try that!
LOL Thanks Ginger – I think I am done for awhile. I used half a bottle making all these different recipes. The salmon is delicious and you can drizzle the sauce to taste 🙂
I am so going to give it a try!
This looks so delicious Judi!
This honestly looks amazing. I have a couple of salmon filets left from Meijer’s buy one get one free sale, I can’t wait to try this recipe.
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