Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of creamy salmon, perfectly cooked to flaky perfection and enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce. Infused with fresh garlic, dill, and a hint of lemon, this dish promises to delight your taste buds while creating memorable moments at the dinner table. Whether for a cozy family meal or an elegant date night, this creamy salmon recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace: Gather all ingredients and tools. Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté aromatics: Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add onions and cook until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add garlic and dill: Stir in minced garlic and dill; cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Incorporate cream & broth: Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring gently. Simmer until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Cook salmon: Gently place salmon fillets skin-side down into the sauce. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until cooked through.
- Finish with seasoning: Squeeze lemon juice over the salmon and season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce (230g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg