Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce, a dish that effortlessly combines elegance and simplicity. This creamy salmon recipe features tender, seared fillets topped with a zesty lemon dill sauce that elevates any meal from ordinary to extraordinary. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Impress your guests with its vibrant presentation and delightful taste—each bite is a celebration of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sear fillets skin-side up for about 5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes skin-side down. Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat to medium-low; melt butter in the same skillet. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in flour to form a roux, then gradually whisk in heavy cream until thickened (3–4 minutes).
- Add lemon juice, zest, and dill to the sauce. Return salmon to the skillet, spooning sauce over it. Simmer gently for an additional 2 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 462
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 382mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 97mg