Creamy Dill Salmon
This Creamy Dill Salmon is a rich, flavorful dish featuring tender, flaky salmon in a smooth garlic dill cream sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or elegant meals, this easy salmon recipe is ready in 30 minutes and packed with fresh, comforting flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets skin-on or skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: grated parmesan
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4–5 minutes until crispy.
- Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until just cooked through.
- Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and add garlic; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir.
- Add dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Return salmon to the pan and spoon sauce over the top.
- Let rest for a couple of minutes.
- Garnish with extra dill and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcook salmon to keep it tender and juicy.
- Use fresh dill for the best flavor.
- Adjust sauce thickness with more cream or simmering time.
- Add parmesan for extra richness if desired.