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Pan Seared Salmon with a Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce

Pan Seared Salmon with a Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce is perfectly crispy and flaky salmon that is in the most amazing creamy lemon dill sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pan seared salmon, salmon, salmon recipe
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 6 oz salmon fillets
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh dill chopped

Instructions

  • In a medium sized skillet heat the olive oil over medium low heat. Salt and pepper the salmon and add to the skillet skin sized down. Heat for about 5 minutes and flip with a spatula the salmon to the other side and cook for another 5 minutes until the salmon is brown and center is slightly pink. Remove salmon and set aside on a plate.
  • Add the garlic to the pan and cook until tender. Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, and lemon juice. In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch and water. Add to the sauce. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
  • Add the salmon back to the skillet and heat through. Add fresh dill to the sauce and serve.

Notes

Updated on April 23, 2020
Originally Posted On: October 29, 2017

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 77mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg