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pan fried salmon with a lemony dill dressing

A simple pan-fried salmon served with a bright, creamy lemon and dill dressing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 250 g crème fraîche about 1 cup
  • 2 T mayonnaise about 1 dessert spoon
  • 2 T fresh dill finely chopped, about 15 g
  • 1/4 lemon juice of
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the crème fraîche, mayonnaise, and finely chopped dill.
  • Add the juice of 1/4 lemon and stir until smooth.
  • Season the dressing with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; set aside.
  • Pat salmon fillets dry, season lightly with salt and pepper, and pan-fry in a preheated frying pan over medium heat until cooked through (about 3–6 minutes per side depending on thickness).
  • Serve the pan-fried salmon topped or accompanied by the lemony dill dressing.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • spoon or whisk
  • Frying pan
  • Spatula or fish turner
  • Measuring Spoons

Notes

  • The dressing can be made ahead and chilled.
  • Adjust dill amount to taste.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
  • Season salmon just before cooking to avoid drawing out moisture.