Salmon with White Wine Sauce

Salmon with white wine sauce is a flavorful, creamy and elegant dish with tender salmon, fresh vegetables and a bright, flavorful white wine lemon sauce.

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Why You’ll Love It

Elegant yet easy: This dish looks fancy but comes together quickly.
Balanced flavor: Cream, wine, lemon, and herbs create rich but fresh flavor.
Healthy and hearty: Salmon and vegetables make it light but satisfying.
Perfect for guests: It’s impressive enough for entertaining.

Salmon with Vegetables in White Wine Sauce Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Olive oil: Used for searing the salmon and cooking the vegetables.
Asparagus: Adds crisp texture and spring flavor.
Sweet peas: A pop of color and mild sweetness.
Garlic: Adds depth and aroma to the vegetables.
Salmon: Rich in flavor and omega-3s, cut into portions for even cooking.
Butter: Adds richness and helps caramelize the vegetables.
White wine: A dry wine brings acidity and complexity to the sauce. I used Pinot Grigio.
Chicken broth: Combines with wine for the sauce base.
Cornstarch: Thickens the sauce to a silky consistency.
Lemon juice and zest: Add brightness and tang. I recommend using fresh lemon juice, not bottled, for the best flavor.
Thyme: Provides a subtle herbal note.
Heavy cream: Creates a rich, velvety sauce.
Parmesan cheese: Adds salty, nutty flavor and helps thicken the sauce.
Parsley and green onion: For a fresh, colorful garnish.

How to Make Salmon with White Wine Sauce

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Sear the salmon: Season and cook salmon in a hot skillet until golden.
Cook the vegetables: Sauté asparagus and peas with garlic in butter.
Make the sauce: Deglaze with wine, add broth and cornstarch, then whisk in lemon juice and thyme.
Finish the sauce: Stir in cream and parmesan until smooth.
Combine and serve: Return salmon and vegetables to the pan and garnish with herbs and lemon zest.

Substitutions and Variations

Use another protein: Try shrimp or chicken in place of salmon.
Make it dairy-free: Use coconut cream and skip the parmesan.
Change the veggies: Try fava beans, baby leeks or broccolini.
Change the cheese: Gruyere cheese would work in place of the parmesan. Whatever you choose, I recommend grating it yourself for better melting (the pre-shredded kind is coated in starch can interfere with the melting).
Gluten-free version: Check your chicken broth doesn’t have any gluten in the ingredients if you need to make a gluten-free dish.

Serving Suggestions

With potatoes: Pair your white wine salmon dinner with garlic mashed potatoes or garlic butter fondant potatoes.
With another carb: Homemade soda bread, garlic bread, rice, couscous, or pasta would work too.
With polenta: Enjoy a roasted tomato and polenta side dish or polenta fries.
Wine pairing: Serve dry or medium-dry white wine with this dish. Whatever you added to the sauce will work. Pinot Grigio or a dry Riesling would be good.

How to Store Salmon with White Wine Sauce

Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat within 3 days.
Freeze: You can freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Thaw: Defrost it in the refrigerator overnight.
Reheat: You can warm it back up in a pan on the stove or in the microwave.