Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce, a dish that effortlessly combines elegance and simplicity. This recipe showcases perfectly seared salmon fillets bathed in a rich, creamy sauce infused with zesty lemon and fresh dill. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Delight your taste buds and impress your guests with this gourmet meal that’s surprisingly easy to prepare. Whether paired with steamed vegetables, rice, or pasta, this dish is versatile enough to suit any occasion.
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
- Pat the salmon fillets dry; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side up for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes skin-side down until crispy.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; add butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in flour, cooking for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in heavy cream; cook until thickened (3–4 minutes). Add lemon zest, juice, and dill; season as needed.
- Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer gently for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot garnished with crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 591
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 126mg