A bright pink, pan-seared salmon fillet sits at the center of the white plate, topped with a dollop of creamy, pale green caper-dill crème fraîche. Surrounding the fillet is a vibrant circle of green haricots verts, speckled with finely diced red tomatoes. A sprig of fresh dill rests on top as an elegant garnish.

Pan-seared Salmon with Caper-Dill Crème Fraîche and Haricots Verts

Name: Pan-seared Salmon with Caper-Dill Crème Fraîche and Haricots Verts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Salmon fillets, 4 skin on; Fresh haricots verts, 1 lb trimmed; Cherry tomatoes, 1 cup diced; Crème fraîche, 1/2 cup; Fresh dill, 1/4 cup finely chopped; Capers, 2 tablespoons rinsed and chopped; Lemon, 1 zested and juiced; Olive oil, as needed; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style French

Technique Pan-searing

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: September 14, 2023

This recipe is a fun twist on French cooking with the use of Salmon as the star of the dish, complemented by tangy caper-dill crème fraîche and tender haricots verts. The warm, flaky salmon juxtaposed with the crisp beans and smooth cream makes for a delightful combination of textures and flavors.

Ingredients (for 4)

Salmon fillets - 4 - skin on
Fresh haricots verts - 1 lb - trimmed
Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup - diced
Crème fraîche - 1/2 cup
Fresh dill - 1/4 cup - finely chopped
Capers - 2 tablespoons - rinsed and chopped
Lemon - 1 - zested and juiced
Olive oil - as needed
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍋🥣🌿

In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of crème fraîche, 1/4 cup of finely chopped dill, 2 tablespoons of rinsed and chopped capers, and the zest of 1 lemon. Set aside for later use.
Step 2 - 🔥🍳🐟

Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the fillets into the pan skin-side up, cook for 5 minutes. Turn them over and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove the fillets from the heat to rest.
Step 3 - 💧🌱🥵❄️

While the salmon is cooking, blanch 1 lb of trimmed haricots verts in boiling water for about 2 minutes, until they become bright green and slightly tender. Drain the beans, then immediately plunge them into ice water to halt the cooking process and retain their color.
Step 4 - 🍅🍳🍲🍋

In the same pan used to cook the salmon, sauté the blanched haricots verts and 1 cup of diced cherry tomatoes for a couple of minutes in some olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and a splash of lemon juice.
Step 5 - 🍽️🍅🐟🌱🥣

To serve, place a pile of the beans and tomatoes in the center of each plate. Lay a cooked salmon fillet on top, skin-side down. Top the salmon with a generous spoonful of the prepared caper-dill crème fraîche, and garnish with a sprig of dill.

Additional

For a little extra lemon flavor, finely grate some extra lemon zest on top just before serving. If you can't find crème fraîche, full-fat sour cream is a suitable substitute. Kids can get involved by helping to mix the crème fraîche sauce, or even rinsing and trimming the beans.