Description
Seared Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce is a delectable dish that brings vibrant flavors to your dining table. Perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets are enhanced with a zesty, aromatic lemon dill sauce, creating a delightful balance of rich and refreshing notes. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, ensuring you impress family and friends with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil until shimmering.
- Season both sides of the salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon skin-side down in the skillet; sear for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- In a separate saucepan over low heat, melt butter and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in lemon juice and chopped dill.
- Pour the lemon dill sauce over the salmon in the skillet and let simmer for 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve immediately, drizzling extra sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg