Salmon with Dill Sauce
This salmon recipe is so easy and delicious! Enjoy the light and creamy lemon dill sauce with a simple pan-seared salmon.
Ingredients
Dill Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup cucumber (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon red onion (minced)
- ½ tablespoon fresh chives
- ½ tablespoon fresh dill
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper
Salmon
- 4 5-ounce salmon fillets (½" thick)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and pepper
Instructions
- Add all of the dill sauce ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use. Make up to 3 days ahead of time.
- Remove salmon from the refrigerator 10 to 15 minutes prior to cooking.
- Sprinkle both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Preheat olive oil in a 12" skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the salmon in the pan, skin side up. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the fish over and continue to cook until done about 2 to 3 more minutes.
- Salmon is done when it feels firm to the touch and just starts to flake.
- Serve with chilled dill sauce.
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- VARIATIONS: Instead of pan-searing bake in a 375-degree oven for 11 to 13 minutes.
- TOP TIPS: Salmon is done when it just starts to flake and is slightly firm to the touch.
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve topped with dill sauce, garnish with fresh dill and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 314mgPotassium: 874mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 193IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
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