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Seared Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce Recipe


  • Author: I
  • Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

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For the Salmon

  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

For the Lemon Dill Sauce

  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

 


Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Lemon Dill Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, combine the chopped dill, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Mix until well combined.
  2. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 2: Cook the Salmon

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes without moving them, until the skin is crispy and the salmon is cooked about halfway up the sides.
  4. Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 3: Serve

  1. Remove the salmon from the skillet and place on serving plates.
  2. Spoon the lemon dill sauce over the salmon fillets.
  3. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.

 

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15