Salmon Fillets with Lemon-Dill White Sauce

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Introducing the delightful Salmon fillets with lemon dill white sauce recipe! This mouthwatering dish combines perfectly cooked salmon fillets with a tangy and creamy lemon dill white sauce. The combination of fresh salmon, zesty lemon, and fragrant dill creates a burst of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a delicious weeknight meal, this recipe is guaranteed to impress.

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salmon fillets with lemon dill white sauce recipe details

Salmon fillets with lemon dill white sauce recipe, recipe Rating: 4.8
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Seems like most salmon + dill recipes require cream. I didn’t have any, so I whipped this up with a flour-based white sauce, which worked pretty well! The leftover sauce goes great on some brown rice. This is fun to cook, since you need to juggle the fish and the white sauce at the same time.
Ready in: 35 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 2

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 medium salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1/3 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• ground pepper
• White Sauce:
• 1-2 tbsp butter
• 1-2 tbsp flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
• salt and pepper

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 20 mins

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized skillet. (You may want high walls as it will hold sauce.) Dredge the salmon in flour and pan fry on medium heat for 2-3 minutes each side.
2. Add garlic, wine, and lemon juice to the skillet with the salmon, and turn the heat to medium-high. Flip the salmon after a minute to coat each side.
3. Meanwhile, start the white sauce: Melt the butter in a small saucepan and add flour. Use equivalent amounts of butter and flour; 1 tbsp of each will make a thinner sauce, 2 tbsp will thicken it up. Cook on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to keep the mixture smooth. After 5 minutes, add the milk slowly, stirring to mix well. Add chopped dill, salt and pepper to taste.
4. Pour dill-flavored white sauce into skillet with salmon and stir to mix with the liquids in the pan. Reduce heat and simmer the salmon until cooked through. Add salt to taste.