- Level
- very easy
- Prep Time
- 10 mins
- Total Time
- 18 mins
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 1
- salmon
- fillet(s)
- 15
- butter
- ml
- 30
- flour
- ml
- 125
- milk
- ml
- 125
- chicken broth
- ml
- 2
- dijon mustard
- ml
- 125
- Cheddar cheese
- ml
- To taste,
- salt and pepper
- parsley
Directions
- Step 1
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Step 2
- Bake salmon for 15 minutes or until flesh flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 3
- In the meantime, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour. Cook while stirring for 1 minute. Incorporate the milk, chicken broth, and mustard, whisking continually. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat until sauce is thick and creamy. Remove from heat; add half the cheese and stir until the cheese has melted.
- Step 4
- Top each piece of salmon with béchamel sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Place under the broiler for 2 or 3 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned. When ready to serve, sprinkle on some chopped parsley for a touch of colour.
