Description
Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce is a sophisticated yet simple dish that brings the flavors of fine dining right to your table. This recipe features perfectly seared salmon fillets drizzled with a rich, creamy lemon sauce infused with garlic and fresh dill. In just 40 minutes, you can create a meal that’s not only delicious but also visually stunning, making it ideal for special occasions or intimate dinners at home. The combination of heart-healthy omega-3s and zesty flavors ensures a satisfying and nutritious dining experience that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 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.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, sear salmon skin-side up for about 5 minutes until golden, then flip and cook another 5 minutes.
- Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside. Add butter and garlic, sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour to create a roux, then gradually whisk in cream until thickened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix in lemon juice, zest, and dill; return salmon to the skillet to warm through for another 2 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with optional crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce (170g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 110mg