Description
Experience the indulgence of Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce, a dish that seamlessly combines rich flavors with elegance. This creamy lemon-dill sauce envelops perfectly seared salmon fillets, creating a delightful meal that’s both visually stunning and incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe guarantees to impress while being easy to prepare in under 40 minutes. The health benefits of salmon paired with the zesty freshness of lemon make this dish not only delicious but also nutritious. Treat yourself and your guests to a gourmet experience at home.
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 salmon fillets dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear fillets skin-side up for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes until crispy.
- Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, add butter, and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in flour, cooking for another minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in heavy cream; cook until sauce thickens (3–4 minutes). Add lemon juice, zest, and dill; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Return salmon to skillet, spooning sauce over it, and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg