Lemon-Dill Salmon with Dill Cream Sauce
Flaky salmon glazed with a zesty lemon-dill sauce, finished with a creamy dill cream topping. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs salmon, lemon, dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets (6 oz each, 180 g total) salmon
- 2 large, zested and juiced lemon
- 2 tbsp (10 g) fresh, chopped dill
- 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp (2 g) fine salt
- 1/4 tsp (1 g) freshly ground pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place salmon fillets on the sheet. Rub with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes until just cooked through.
- Step 2: In a small saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp dill and 1/4 cup cream. Whisk until thickened and bubbly, about 3-4 minutes. Season with remaining 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
- Step 3: Top salmon with the dill cream sauce. Garnish with additional dill and lemon zest. Serve immediately.
