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Creamy Dill Salmon Recipe

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This Creamy Dill Salmon recipe offers a restaurant-quality experience at home, featuring tender salmon seared to perfection and simmered in a luscious dill-infused cream sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions, it pairs beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Salmon and Seasoning

  • 1 pound fresh salmon, cut into 4 portions
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • All-purpose flour, for dredging

For Cooking

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salmon: Cut the salmon into 4 portions. Season each piece with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Lightly dredge each piece in flour, ensuring all sides are evenly coated.
  2. Sear the Salmon: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the salmon. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly browned. Do not fully cook the salmon at this stage. Remove the salmon from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
  3. Make the Sauce Base: Reduce the heat slightly and add the chicken broth (or dry white wine), lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to the skillet. Stir well to incorporate the mustard, and let the mixture simmer for 1–2 minutes to blend the flavors.
  4. Add Cream and Dill: Stir in the heavy cream and freshly chopped dill, blending everything smoothly to create a rich and flavorful sauce.
  5. Finish Cooking the Salmon: Return the salmon to the skillet, simmering it in the creamy dill sauce for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly and the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
  6. Season and Serve: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve the salmon garnished with freshly chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired, alongside your favourite sides.

Notes

  • Pat the salmon dry with paper towels before dredging in flour to ensure a nice even sear.
  • Use fresh dill for the best flavor, but dried dill can substitute if fresh is unavailable—use half the amount.
  • Do not overcook the salmon; it’s done when it flakes easily with a fork.
  • For a lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
  • Chicken broth can be replaced with vegetable broth or dry white wine according to preference.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle spicy kick.
  • For dairy-free version, substitute butter with a dairy-free alternative and use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
  • Frozen salmon can be used but must be fully thawed and patted dry before cooking.
  • To maintain texture and flavor in meal prep, cook salmon and sauce separately and combine just before reheating.

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