Description
Indulge in a culinary delight with our Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce, a dish that transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. This elegant recipe pairs the rich, flaky texture of salmon with a velvety lemon cream sauce infused with garlic and fresh dill. Perfect for romantic dinners or gatherings with friends, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also packs a flavor punch that will leave everyone asking for seconds. In just 40 minutes, you can serve up restaurant-quality salmon right in your kitchen. Pair it with your choice of sides like steamed asparagus or garlic mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the salmon fillets skin-side up for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook skin-side down for another 5 minutes until crispy.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet, then reduce heat to medium-low and add butter followed by minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour to create a roux, then gradually whisk in heavy cream until thickened (about 3–4 minutes). Mix in lemon zest, juice, and dill.
- Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over fillets, and simmer gently for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg