Salmon with Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce (15-Minute Meal)

This lemon dill salmon is one of my fastest, most reliable stovetop dinners. I pan-sear the salmon first, then combine it with a creamy dill sauce made with fresh dill, lemon, garlic, and a splash of broth. This 15-minute recipe is simple enough for a weeknight meal and fancy enough for entertaining! Serve over my garlic mashed potatoes or scalloped potatoes.

📝 Ingredients

• 24 oz salmon fillets ((4 fillets about 6 ounces / 170 grams each))
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon flour (optional, you can aslo use gluten-free flour)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 lemon (sliced, for garnish)
• Chopped dill (for garnish)
• Lemon wedges (for serving)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Sear the salmon ---
2. 2Remove the salmon from the fridge 20 minutes before starting to cook it. Season all sides of the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sprinkle the flour on all sides of the salmon, rubbing it into the fish to evenly cover.
3. 3Heat a large cast-iron skillet or other heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then place the salmon fillets in the pan. Cook without moving the fish for 3 minutes.
4. 4Flip the fillets and cook on the second side for another 2-3 minutes. The salmon should not be fully cooked yet; it will finish cooking in the sauce. Remove the salmon to a plate and set aside.
5. 5--- Make the sauce ---
6. 6Reduce the heat to medium and add the chicken broth, dill, onion, lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic. Bring the mixture to a simmer; allow to simmer for about 1-2 minutes, until the liquid has reduced a bit.
7. 7Add the heavy cream and whisk to combine. Cook for 2 minutes, then nestle the salmon into the sauce. Continue cooking until the salmon reaches your desired internal temperature and the sauce thickens. If the sauce thickens too much, add a few teaspoons of water to thin it out to your desired consistency.
8. 8Serve garnished with lemon slices, a sprinkle of fresh chopped dill and lemon wedges squeezed over the fish.