This salmon in creamy dill sauce is a delicious, fail-proof dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes. The salmon is seared until crispy on the outside and juicy in the middle, then smothered in a divine sauce enhanced with fresh dill for a fine dining touch. Serve it with buttered potatoes for a quick yet satisfying dinner.
You may also enjoy Hamburger steaks in dill sauce, Salmon in creamy red pesto sauce or Chicken in red pepper cream sauce.
Creamy dill salmon
This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, yet incredibly satisfying and flavorful. Imagine flaky salmon smothered in a creamy sauce infused with fresh dill, adding a bright summery touch.
This combination is amazing and pairs perfectly with sides like mashed potatoes, buttered baby potatoes, rice or crusty bread. It’s one of those dishes that even picky eaters will enjoy. While easy to make, it’s super flavorful and always a crowd-pleaser.
All in all, this pan-seared salmon dinner is simply delicious and fancy looking!
Let me guide you through the recipe with this step-by-step VIDEO or follow along on YouTube.
How to perfectly sear salmon fillets
The key to perfectly seared salmon starts with taking the fillets out of the refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking. Pat them dry with a paper towel and season both sides. Heat oil and butter in a large, heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and sear the fillets for 3 minutes per side, adjusting the time based on their thickness. Watch for the sides of the fillets to change color from the bottom up, and flip once the color reaches the center. This method results in tender, juicy, and crispy salmon fillets.
Salmon in dill sauce ingredients and tips
- Salmon: Use fillets of the same size and thickness for even cooking, skin-on is also fine.
- Fresh dill: Use fresh dill instead of dried for the best flavor.
- Carrot: Adds flavor and nutritional value.
- Garlic and onion: Essential flavor enhancers; you can substitute a shallot for the onion.
- Seasoning: A blend of garlic powder, sweet paprika, ground turmeric, salt, and black pepper.
- Flour: Thickens the sauce.
- Vegetable broth: Or use chicken broth as an alternative.
- Cream: Heavy cream for richness and a smooth sauce, half-and-half can also be used.
- Lemon juice: Balances the richness and enhances the flavors.
Helpful tips
- For a different twist, try this recipe with chicken.
- Want to add in some greens to your sauce? Toss in a handful of spinach once it’s nearly done cooking.
What to serve with creamy dill salmon
- Mashed potatoes
- Buttered potatoes
- Steamed rice
- Pearl couscous
- Garlic bread
- A creamy cucumber salad
- Tomato salad
- Steamed vegetables like green beans, asparagus or broccoli
How to store salmon in a creamy sauce
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat over medium-low in a covered nonstick skillet until heated through, about 7 minutes.
- Freezing this salmon recipe isn’t recommended, as the sauce contains dairy.
Salmon in Creamy Dill Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper - divided
- ½ tsp salt - divided
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves - minced
- 1 brown onion - diced
- 1 carrot - peeled and grated
- ⅛ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped dill - more for serving
- freshly ground black pepper - for serving
Instructions
- Get your prep done before you start cooking: Pat the salmon fillets dry. Season both sides with garlic powder, sweet paprika, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Peel and grate the carrot. Dice the onion, mince the garlic cloves and chop the dill.
- Heat oil and butter over medium high in a large nonstick skillet. Add salmon fillets and sear 3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet onto a clean plate.
- Add carrot, garlic and onion. Sauté for 3 minutes. Add turmeric, and the remaining salt and black pepper.
- Add flour and stir until incorporated. Add vegetable broth and simmer for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
- Pour in cream, bring to a simmer. Add dill and lemon juice. Stir until combined. Taste and adjust salt. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of cream.
- Return salmon to the skillet and simmer for 3 minutes. Finish off with dill and freshly ground black pepper. Enjoy!
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