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Salmon Florentine with Velvety Cheese Sauce

Prep 15 minutes | Cook 30 minutes | Advanced | Serves 2 | Italian

This comforting Italian-inspired dish elevates salmon's natural elegance with a luxurious cheese sauce and a medley of fresh greens. Perfect for cozy nights in, it strikes a perfect balance between indulgence and sophistication.

What you have

• 2 salmon fillets
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
• 1/4 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 4 slices bacon
• 2 slices bread, cubed

Method

1. Step 1: Preheat a stovetop broiler pan over medium-high heat. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat olive oil in a pan and cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
3. Step 3: Add garlic and shallots to the bacon drippings and sauté until fragrant. Stir in Velveeta and heavy cream, heating gently until a smooth sauce forms.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, lightly oil a separate pan and broil salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
5. Step 5: Blanch broccoli and asparagus in boiling water for 3 minutes, then plunge into ice water to retain color and texture.
6. Step 6: In the bacon pan, reheat bacon pieces, add bread cubes, and sauté until golden and crispy.
7. Step 7: To serve, plate the salmon with broccoli and asparagus, drizzle generously with cheese sauce, and garnish with bacon croutons.

Serving suggestion

A simple arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette

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