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Pan-seared creamy dill salmon topped with fresh dill and creamy dill sauce on a plate

Creamy Dill Salmon

A simple and flavorful salmon dish with a creamy dill sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets skin-on or skinless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Creamy Dill Sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt. Stir until smooth.
  4. Serve the salmon topped with the creamy dill sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 480mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the sauce. You can also serve this dish with steamed vegetables or rice.

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