Sautéed Salmon with Lemon-Dill Cream Sauce

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Tender salmon fillets pan-seared to golden perfection, served with a tangy lemon-dill sauce made from heavy cream for a luxurious keto dinner. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Scandinavian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat the 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper to taste.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Add the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons heavy cream, 1/2 lemon juice, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, and the lemon zest. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Return the salmon to the skillet to coat with the sauce, or serve the sauce on the side immediately.

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