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Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce

Indulge in a restaurant-quality experience at home with this delectable Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce. Tender salmon fillets are cooked to perfection and drizzled with a creamy lemon garlic sauce, making for a flavorful and sophisticated dish. Pair it with roasted Brussels sprouts and rice pilaf for a complete meal.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 579 kcal

Table of Contents

Ingredients

  • 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dill
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the Salmon: Sprinkle the salmon fillets with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
  2. Sear the Salmon: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin side up and sear for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip the fillets and cook skin side down for another 5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden. Remove the salmon from the skillet and transfer to a plate.
  3. Prepare the Sauce: Lower the heat to medium-low and add the butter to the skillet. Sauté the minced garlic in the melted butter for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Thicken the Sauce: Sprinkle in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the heavy cream, cooking until the mixture thickens.
  5. Add Lemon and Dill: Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped dill. Season with additional salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  6. Combine Salmon and Sauce: Return the seared salmon fillets to the skillet, cooking with the sauce for about 2 minutes to reheat.
  7. Serve: Plate the salmon, generously spooning the creamy lemon sauce over each fillet. Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes for an extra kick.

Enjoy your elegant dinner featuring perfectly cooked salmon in a luscious lemon cream sauce!