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Creamy Dill Salmon

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May 23, 2019

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Creamy Dill Salmon – The easiest, most delicious salmon you’ll ever make! Pan fried salmon covered in a creamy, lemon dill sauce that made with only three ingredients.

Fish is something that we never used to cook much at home. It’s probably because I didn’t eat too much of it when I was growing up.

But now, we are a fish-loving household – even Lucy! She gobbled up this salmon so fast even her daycare teachers were impressed. My baby has a sophisticated palate and I couldn’t be more proud.

This salmon may look sophisticated but the recipe is nothing you can’t handle. With only a handful of ingredients, and a 10 minute cook time, this Creamy Dill Salmon will be ready in no time!

Creamy Dill Salmon topped with dill sauce and a lemon sliceBowl of lemon dill sauce Salmon covered in creamy lemon dill sauce with a slice of lemon

How is this recipe made

When it comes to cooking fish, you can’t get much easier than cooking salmon. Because of the meaty texture of the fish, it can be cooked many different ways – with my favorite being in the skillet with a little olive oil. It’s by far the quickest method which is the main reason I love it.

Cooking salmon in the skillet gives it a crispy texture on the outside. To balance out the crispiness, the salmon is served with a creamy lemon dill sauce. It’s so incredibly flavorful that you’d think it took forever to make.

But surprise – it’s just sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and dill mixed together! I add in a little salt to balance it all out. You’ll be shocked at how much of a punch this sauce packs.

Bowl of lemon dill sauce with a slice of lemon

Tips & Tricks

You’d be hard-pressed to find an easier fish recipe that this. Regardless, I still have a couple tips to ensure this creamy dill salmon comes out perfectly.

  1. The key to keeping the salmon from flaking apart while cooking is only flip once and leave it undisturbed while it cooks.
  2. Leave the skin on the salmon so you can cook with it. Not only is the skin super yummy when it crisps up, it serves as a protective layer between the skillet and the meaty part of the salmon.

Creamy Dill Salmon covered in dill sauce with a slice of lemon

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Creamy Dill Salmon

The easiest, most delicious salmon you'll ever make! Pan fried salmon covered in a creamy, lemon dill sauce that made with only three ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 20 ounces salmon fillets with skin on
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 ounce fresh dill chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Pat salmon fillets with paper towel to remove excess moisture. Season with salt and pepper. 
  • Heat skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil. Once olive oil is hot, add salmon to pan, skin side down. Cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for 2-5 more minutes, depending on your desired doneness. Remove from heat.
  • Add sour cream, zest, juice, and dill to a small bowl. Mix to combine. Season with salt, as needed. 
  • Remove salmon from skillet and place on serving platter. Spread dill sauce over the top of each salmon. Garnish with a lemon slice, if desired. Serve immediately. 

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Comments

  1. Dulcinea says

    March 9, 2020 at 8:28 pm

    I just made this for supper and it was a hit! We will definitely enjoy this again!

    Reply
  2. Sharon says

    December 21, 2019 at 4:33 pm

    Made for Dinner tonight.!! Yummy.!!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      December 22, 2019 at 2:54 pm

      Yay! SO glad you liked it!

      Reply
  3. Nicole says

    October 25, 2019 at 8:23 pm

    I’ve always been a fish hater but really wanted to try salmon. Made this tonight and it was fantastic! Love the sauce!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 27, 2019 at 8:20 pm

      Aw I am so happy to hear this!!! Thanks for the feedback, Nicole!

      Reply
  4. Sharon says

    October 1, 2019 at 7:05 pm

    Amazingly simple and fantastic recipe. I have a half dozen salmon recipes but this is my favorite. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      October 6, 2019 at 10:37 am

      Yay! So glad to hear that. Thanks for the feedback!

      Reply
  5. Amber S Battishill says

    May 24, 2019 at 8:52 pm

    Oh my goodness, this looks amazing! Definitely pinning to make later!

    Reply
  6. Artney says

    May 24, 2019 at 12:07 pm

    This looks and sounds amazing! I love dill sauce, especially on salmon. I’ll definitely be trying this!

    Reply
  7. Christine says

    May 24, 2019 at 10:29 am

    That sauce sounds like the perfect topping for salmon! Can’t wait to try it out.

    Reply
  8. Katherine says

    May 24, 2019 at 9:24 am

    Salmon is basically the only fish I ever really cook at home myself, so I’m always looking for easy and yummy recipes! The creamy dill sounds like an amazing topping!

    Reply
  9. Rosa says

    May 23, 2019 at 10:18 pm

    I absolutely love dill so I’m looking forward to trying this recipe! Sounds delicious.

    Reply
  10. Liz says

    May 23, 2019 at 9:33 pm

    We have some fresh dill in our garden and I just love the flavor it adds to dishes! I can’t wait to make this for my husband!

    Reply
  11. sara says

    May 23, 2019 at 9:09 pm

    What a great dish for summer entertaining! I would love to serve this soon and wow my friends!

    Reply
  12. Tilly says

    May 23, 2019 at 8:33 pm

    I could eat that sauce on everything!

    Reply
  13. Sally says

    May 23, 2019 at 8:11 pm

    Looks very delicious! I LOVE salmon (and lemon, dill, and cream) … SO this dish is for me! Will keep it with my go-to recipes.

    Reply

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