Salmon with Dill Cream Sauce
This Salmon with Dill Cream Sauce will satisfy your whole family and take your weeknight dinner routine to a new level! The flaky salmon is served with a creamy dill sauce that's velvety smooth and deliciously rich. Easy to make in under 30 minutes, this easy dinner is a comforting dish, perfect for busy weeknights or slow weekend dinners.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 small skinless salmon filets (about 1-1.5 lbs. total)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt or kosher salt (more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep: Place salmon filets on a plate and gently pat both sides with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Season both sides with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Cook: Heat olive oil in a large skillet (non-stick skillet preferred) over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, place salmon in the pan and cook until the one side has a nice golden brown crust (about 3-4 minutes). Flip the salmon, and cook another 3-4 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Note: Cooking time will largely depend on the thickness of the salmon so be sure it keep a close eye on it and test the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Remove salmon from pan and set on a plate. Cover with foil.
- Start Sauce: In the same pan over medium heat, add the chicken stock. Heat for 1-2 minutes scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to remove any browned bits from the salmon. Add Dijon mustard and stir to combine. Turn heat down to medium low.
- Whisk & Finish Sauce: In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk heavy cream and cornstarch until no lumps remain. Add cornstarch/heavy cream mixture into the pan and heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Sauce should be thick and creamy.
- Finish: Add the fresh chopped dill to the sauce. Taste, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, if needed. Spoon the sauce over the salmon and serve right away.
Notes
Nutrition is only an estimate based on the Very Well Fit Nutrition Calculator
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 16.6gProtein: 26gFat: 20.6gSaturated Fat: 5.1gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 443mgPotassium: 321mgFiber: 4.2gSugar: 4.7gVitamin D: 7µgCalcium: 63mgIron: 3mg
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