SALMON WITH LEMON CREAM SAUCE
This is a fancy, gourmet-style salmon recipe worthy of a 5-star restaurant!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 579kcal
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and freshly ground pepper
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the salmon fillets skin side up until golden brown (about 5 mins), and then flip and cook skin side down until the skin is crispy and golden (another 5 mins)
- Remove the salmon fillets from the skillet and transfer them to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter. Saute the garlic in the melted butter for about 30 seconds
- Mix in the flour and cook for about a minute
- Whisk in the cream and cook until thickened. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped dill. Mix well and season with salt and freshly ground pepper
- Return salmon fillets to skillet and cook with the sauce for about 2 minutes. Serve with crushed red pepper flakes on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 43g
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