Description
This delicious salmon recipe features a creamy dill sauce made with fresh ingredients that elevate the fish to a whole new level.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Can be substituted with canola or avocado oil)
- 1 tablespoon Butter (Omit for a dairy-free version)
- 4 fillets Salmon Fillets (Use skin-on for optimal texture and taste)
- to taste Salt (Adjust according to dietary needs)
- 1 chopped Shallot (Yellow onion can be used as a substitute)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Fresh cloves are best, but garlic powder works in a pinch)
- 1 zest Lemon (If you’re out of zest, lemon juice can be a stand-in)
- 1 cup Chicken or Fish Stock (Vegetable stock is a great alternative for vegetarians)
- 1 cup Crème Fraîche or Heavy Cream (Swap with Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1 handful Fresh Dill (Use less if using dried dill, as it’s more concentrated)
- to taste Salt (Perfect for final seasoning)
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat.
- Season both sides of the skin-on salmon fillets with salt and pepper, and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove salmon to a plate, allowing it to rest while cooking the sauce.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to low and add 1 chopped shallot; sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves and the zest of one lemon, cooking for 30 seconds.
- Pour in 1 cup of chicken or fish stock to deglaze the pan and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in 1 cup of crème fraîche and a handful of freshly chopped dill; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return the seared salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
- Plate the salmon with your choice of sides and drizzle with remaining sauce.
Notes
- This recipe can be made dairy-free by omitting the butter and using Greek yogurt instead of crème fraîche.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute salmon with a firm white fish or tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg