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Pan-seared salmon fillets drizzled with a silky lemon cream sauce and topped with fresh dill.

Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 485 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions
 

  • Pat salmon fillets dry using paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Place salmon fillets skin-side up in the skillet. Sear undisturbed for 5 minutes until a golden crust forms.
  • Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove salmon from skillet and tent with foil.
  • Add white wine to the skillet, scraping the bottom to deglaze. Simmer for 2 minutes until liquid is reduced by half.
  • Lower heat to medium and stir in heavy cream and lemon zest. Simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Whisk in the lemon juice and butter until the sauce is emulsified and glossy.
  • Spoon the lemon cream sauce over the salmon fillets and garnish with fresh dill before serving.