Master restaurant-quality salmon at home with this foolproof method—crispy skin, buttery flesh, and a velvety lemon-dill sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes for a healthy, elegant meal!
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup crème fraîche (or heavy cream)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp capers (optional)
To Serve:
- Asparagus or roasted potatoes
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Salmon:
- Pat fillets dry. Season skin with salt and pepper.
2️⃣ Sear:
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high.
- Place salmon skin-side down. Press gently for 30 sec to prevent curling.
- Cook 4-5 mins until skin is crispy. Flip, add butter, and cook 2-3 mins more.
3️⃣ Make Sauce:
- Remove salmon. Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in crème fraîche, lemon juice/zest, dill, and capers. Warm through (don’t boil).
4️⃣ Serve:
- Drizzle sauce over salmon. Garnish with extra dill.
