Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce, an exquisite dish that transforms your dining experience into a gourmet affair. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe features perfectly seared salmon fillets drizzled with a luscious lemon cream sauce, bursting with the freshness of garlic and dill. Not only is this dish simple to prepare in just 40 minutes, but it also provides a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids, making it both delicious and nutritious. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in, this elegant meal is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- Kosher salt
- 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 with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side up for 5 minutes until golden, then flip and cook skin-side down for another 5 minutes.
- Remove salmon and lower heat to medium-low. Add butter; sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in flour to form a roux, then gradually whisk in heavy cream until thickened (about 3–4 minutes). Add lemon juice, zest, and dill; adjust seasoning.
- Return salmon to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional dill if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg