Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Place the salmon fillets, skin-side down, in the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.

4. 4

   Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.

5. 5

   In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add butter.

6. 6

   Once the butter melts, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

7. 7

   Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

8. 8

   Zest half of the lemon and squeeze the juice of the whole lemon into the sauce.

9. 9

   Add chopped fresh dill and stir well, letting the sauce thicken slightly for 2-3 minutes.

10. 10

    Serve the salmon fillets topped with the lemon dill sauce.