Butter Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce

25m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Pat salmon dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high.
  3. 3Cook salmon 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  4. 4Remove salmon and set aside.
  5. 5In the same skillet, melt butter.
  6. 6Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.
  7. 7Stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and broth.
  8. 8Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  9. 9Stir in fresh dill.
  10. 10Return salmon to the skillet and spoon sauce over top.
  11. 11Heat briefly.
  12. 12Garnish with lemon slices and dill before serving.

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (skin on or off)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 Zest of lemon
  • 1 Juice of lemon
  • 0.25 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • for garnish Lemon slices
  • for garnish dill sprigs

Equipment

skillet

Tips

  • Pat salmon dry before seasoning for better searing.