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Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce

Creamy Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce for a Quick Delight

This Creamy Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce is a quick and healthy meal that brings family together.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil substitute with vegetable oil if needed
  • 1 tablespoon butter or cream, or additional olive oil
  • 1 medium shallot can substitute with onion
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh minced garlic is recommended
  • 1 whole lemon zest use fresh lemons for best flavor
  • 1 cup chicken or fish stock vegetable stock is a lighter option
  • ½ cup crème fraîche or heavy cream substitute with half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill substitute with parsley or tarragon if needed
For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon fresh or frozen fillets work wonderfully
  • to taste salt adjust seasoning to suit your palate

Equipment

  • large non-stick skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter, allowing it to melt.
  2. Season salmon fillets with salt. Place salmon skin-side up in the skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add chopped shallot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic and lemon zest, cooking for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in chicken or fish stock to deglaze, scraping up brown bits. Let simmer for about 10 minutes until reduced by half.
  5. Lower heat and stir in crème fraîche or heavy cream and dill. Allow to bubble for another 5 minutes until creamy.
  6. Return salmon to skillet, letting it simmer for another 5-7 minutes until fully cooked, adjusting seasoning if necessary.
  7. Plate salmon fillets coated in sauce, garnishing with extra dill if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet with sauceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overcooking the salmon to retain its moisture. Proper deglazing enhances flavor.

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