Description
Rich creamy dill salmon promises elegant coastal dining with Nordic influences. Delicate herbs and silky sauce elevate fresh fish into a memorable meal you’ll want to savor repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (1 pound) fresh salmon, cut into 4 pieces
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Flour for dredging
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped finely
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Divide salmon into four portions and season comprehensively with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring even coverage across each fillet.
- Coating Process: Thoroughly dredge salmon in flour, creating a uniform protective layer that will contribute to a crisp exterior when seared.
- Pan Searing: Ignite olive oil and butter in skillet over medium-high heat until surface becomes glossy and shimmering, indicating optimal cooking temperature.
- Initial Cooking Phase: Introduce floured salmon to hot skillet, executing a precise 3-4 minute sear on each side to develop a golden-brown crust while preserving a tender, slightly undercooked interior.
- Sauce Development: Deglaze skillet with chicken broth, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, whisking vigorously to integrate flavors and generate a vibrant liquid base.
- Cream Infusion: Stream heavy cream into pan and sprinkle fresh dill, transforming the liquid into a luxurious, herb-enhanced sauce with remarkable depth and complexity.
- Final Cooking Stage: Reintroduce salmon to sauce, allowing fillets to gently simmer for an additional 5 minutes, ensuring complete cooking and sauce reduction to a velvety consistency.
- Flavor Refinement: Conduct a final seasoning assessment, adjusting salt and pepper to heighten the dish’s overall taste profile.
- Presentation: Elegantly garnish with chopped parsley and a zesty lemon juice squeeze, elevating the salmon’s visual appeal and providing a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Flour Coating Technique: Dredge salmon completely and evenly to create a crispy, golden exterior that locks in moisture and adds delightful texture.
- Pan Temperature Precision: Use medium-high heat to achieve perfect golden-brown sear without burning the delicate fish, creating a restaurant-quality crust.
- Sauce Consistency Strategy: Whisk ingredients thoroughly and let sauce bubble gently to develop deep, rich flavors and achieve smooth, velvety thickness.
- Herb Freshness Hack: Add fresh dill at the end of cooking to preserve its vibrant flavor and aromatic qualities, preventing bitter or muted herb notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg