4-5sprigsfresh thyme or ½ tsp dried thymeleaves only
125ml/1/2 cupdry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay
2tbspwhole grain mustard
2tbspDijon mustard
175ml/2/3 cupchicken or fish stock
125ml/1/2 cupheavy cream
Instructions
Heat the oil and butter in a non-stick pan, then add the salmon, seasoned with salt and pepper, to a pan skin side up and sear for 3-4 minutes over medium high heat until golden and crispy, then flip on the other side and cook for 2 minutes longer. It will not be cooked all the way through, remove to a separate plate.
To the same pan, add the chopped shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes over low heat, then add minced garlic and thyme leaves, sauté for 30 seconds while stirring. Then deglaze the pan with the dry white wine and let it simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid reduces a bit, then add both mustards, chicken stock and the heavy cream, stir and let it bubble away for 5 minutes longer. Make sure your heat is set to low while making this cream sauce.
Bring the salmon back to the pan and let it simmer in the sauce for 5-7 minutes until the salmon is opaque and cooked all the way through and the sauce is desired consistency. Taste the sauce and add more salt if necessary.