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Salmon With Lemon and Dill
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Skillet Salmon With Lemon and Dill Cream Sauce

Skillet salmon with lemon and dill cream sauce - delectable, creamy, delicious. Pair it with shell pasta and a side salad, and you have a complete meal and a match made in heaven!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 440kcal
Author: Sally

Ingredients

  • 1 pound salmon portions (about 4 ounces each)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 large lemon, (2 teaspoon zest and ¼ cup juice)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon dry dill weed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Add oil to skillet and heat to medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add salmon to hot skillet and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Flip salmon. Peel skin off and discard. Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Remove salmon from pan to a large plate or platter.
  • Add oil, garlic, and dill to pan with heat on low-medium. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until garlic starts to brown.
  • Add lemon zest, lemon juice, cream, salt, and pepper. Heat until bubbly and a bit thickened (don't boil).
  • Add salmon back to the pan to warm salmon. Serve right away over pasta or rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 930IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg