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Seared Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce

A perfectly seared salmon topped with a bright lemon dill sauce that tastes like a restaurant meal made at home. This simple dish is full of fresh flavor and comes together quickly.
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Ingredients
  

4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each, skin-on)

1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)

1 tbsp butter (14 g)

Salt and black pepper to taste

1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)

2 tbsp lemon juice (30 ml)

1 tsp lemon zest

2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (8 g)

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 cup chicken broth (60 ml)

Instructions
 

  • Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and black pepper.
    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
    Place salmon skin-side down and sear for 4–5 minutes, then flip.
    Add butter and cook another 2–3 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
    Remove salmon and reduce heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
    Deglaze pan with chicken broth. Add cream, lemon juice, and zest.
    Simmer 2–3 minutes, then stir in fresh dill.
    Return salmon to skillet or plate and spoon sauce over top.