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Creamy Lemon Dill Salmon

Creamy Lemon Dill Salmon is a simple yet delicious recipe featuring perfectly seared salmon fillets drizzled with a creamy lemon dill sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh, if possible)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to serve Lemon wedges

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the salmon fillets to the pan, skin-side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and the salmon is opaque halfway up the sides.
  3. Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside on a warm plate.
  5. In the same skillet, add the lemon juice, heavy cream, dill, and garlic powder. Whisk and bring to a gentle simmer, letting it thicken slightly.
Serving
  1. Pour the creamy lemon dill sauce over the salmon fillets and garnish with fresh lemon wedges.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. You can also sauté some spinach or asparagus after cooking the salmon for added greens. If the sauce looks lumpy, embrace the texture as part of the homemade charm.