Baked Salmon with Blue Cheese Sauce

By á-168951

Ingredients

• BLUE CHEESE SAUCE:
• 1 Tbs Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp cracked black pepper
• 2 Tbs paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 Tbs cayenne pepper
• 2 Tbs butter
• 1 Tbs grapeseed oil, for frying
• 4 (6-oz) portions skinless and boneless salmon fillets
• 1/4 c. white wine
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 3/4 c. blue cheese crumbles

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, black pepper, paprika, salt and cayenne. Season each piece of fish with the rub.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter and oil. Once the butter has melted, add the fish and cook about 2 minutes per side.

Transfer the whole pan to the oven and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes

FOR THE SAUCE:
Place the white wine into medium saucepan and reduce by half. Add the heavy cream and allow to reduce. Add the blue cheese and whisk until smooth. Serve on top of the salmon.