Pan Seared Salmon with Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce
This Pan Seared Salmon is a weeknight favorite! Tender salmon paired with a rich, zesty creamy lemon dill sauce will impress everyone!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon cut into 4 filets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil divided
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 ounces Neufchatel or cream cheese
- 1/2 cup lemon juice from half a lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers
Instructions
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Salmon - Season the salmon filets generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Step 2: Heat the Skillet - In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 3: Sear the Salmon - Place the salmon filets skin-side down in the skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes until crispy, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Step 4: Make the Sauce - In the same skillet, add the remaining avocado oil, sauté shallots for 2-3 minutes, then add minced garlic for 1 minute.
- Step 5: Add Liquid Ingredients - Pour in vegetable broth and milk, whisking and simmering for 3-4 minutes.
- Step 6: Incorporate Cream Cheese - Add Neufchatel, whisk until melted, then stir in lemon juice, dill, and capers, simmer for another minute.
- Step 7: Combine and Serve - Return salmon to skillet, spoon sauce over, warm together for a minute before serving.
Equipment
- Non-Stick Skillet
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
- Whisk
Notes
- Season salmon well to enhance flavor.
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet for even cooking.
- Reheat leftover salmon gently to avoid drying.