Description
Creamy Lemon & Herb Salmon is a rich, flavorful dish featuring tender salmon fillets in a velvety lemon-herb cream sauce. It’s an elegant yet simple meal perfect for dinner parties or weeknight indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon, skin-side down, for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Dijon mustard. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 3–5 minutes.
- Return salmon to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the fillets. Cook for 2–3 minutes more until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped dill, parsley, and lemon slices. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use skin-on salmon for extra crispness and flavor.
- Substitute fresh dill with dried if necessary (use 1 tsp dried).
- Pair with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed veggies for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg