Name: Pan-Seared Salmon with Sparkling Wine Cream Sauce and Arugula
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup Mumm Sparkling Brut Prestige (or other dry sparkling wine); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 small shallot, finely minced; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill (plus more for garnish); 4 oz baby arugula; 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil (for salad); 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt (for salad)

Pan-Seared Salmon with Sparkling Wine Cream Sauce and Arugula

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This elegant Pan-Seared Salmon with Sparkling Wine Cream Sauce is designed to pair perfectly with a glass of Mumm Sparkling Brut Prestige. The crisp, citrusy notes of the sparkling wine lift the richness of the salmon and cream, while fresh dill and lemon add brightness. A peppery arugula salad on the side balances the dish with color and bite. The sauce is quick to make but feels luxurious, making this a stunning dinner for date nights or celebrations. Serve with a chilled glass of bubbly for a restaurant-worthy meal at home.

Ingredients

Instructions

Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with kosher salt and cracked black pepper.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add salmon fillets skin-side up. Sear for 3-4 minutes, until golden, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until just cooked through. Transfer to a warm plate and tent with foil.
Reduce heat to medium. Add minced shallot to the same pan and sauté until soft, about 1 minute.
Pour in the Mumm Sparkling Brut Prestige, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer until reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes.
Add heavy cream and simmer gently until sauce thickens, 3-4 minutes. Stir in butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped dill. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Return salmon to the pan, spooning sauce over the fillets to coat and warm through, about 1 minute.
Toss arugula with 1 tsp olive oil and flaky sea salt.
Plate salmon with sauce, garnish with extra dill, and serve alongside the arugula salad. Enjoy immediately with a glass of sparkling wine.