Pan-Seared Salmon with Dill Cream Sauce

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Salmon fillets with a herb-infused cream sauce that cooks in under 10 minutes for a restaurant-quality dinner. This Scandinavian-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, butter, fresh 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 low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Scandinavian cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until foamy.
  2. Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down in skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook 3-4 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare.
  3. Step 3: Remove salmon and keep warm. Add remaining 1 tbsp butter, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1 tbsp chopped dill, and 1/2 lemon juice to skillet. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly, then pour over salmon and serve.

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