Ingredients
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- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- Kosher salt and 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
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Pat dry.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side up for about 5 minutes until golden; flip and cook skin-side down for another 5 minutes until crispy. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, add butter, and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in flour to create a roux; cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in heavy cream; simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened. Mix in lemon juice, zest, and dill. Adjust seasoning.
- Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer gently for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with optional crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: MAIN DISHES
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 399
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 104mg