Creamy and delicious salmon fillets with a hint of dill

This recipe will take your salmon fillets to the next level by adding a creamy and flavorful dill sauce. With just a few ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. The creamy sauce compliments the rich and tender salmon perfectly, making it a great option for a special dinner or a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

1. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the salmon fillets to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until they are cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
4. Remove the salmon fillets from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
6. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
7. Pour in the heavy cream and stir continuously until it starts to simmer.
8. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the chopped dill, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
9. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Return the salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon the creamy dill sauce over them.
11. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the salmon fillets.
12. Serve the salmon fillets with the creamy dill sauce spooned over the top.
13. Garnish with additional chopped dill, if desired.

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