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Ingredients
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2 (4 ounce) salmon fillets
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons butter, divided
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1 clove garlic
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½ cup heavy cream
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2 teaspoons Meyer lemon juice
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¼ pinch dried dill weed
Directions
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Gather all ingredients
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Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
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Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon, skin side-up, in melted butter until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip salmon; continue cooking until skin is slightly browned and fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes more.
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Meanwhile, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan. Press garlic into butter using a garlic press and cook for 1 minute. Pour in cream and stir constantly for 2 minutes.
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Add lemon juice and dill. Be careful that sauce doesn't break.
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Serve lemon sauce over salmon.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
474 | Calories |
40g | Fat |
3g | Carbs |
26g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 474 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 40g | 52% |
Saturated Fat 22g | 112% |
Cholesterol 163mg | 54% |
Sodium 229mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate 3g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
Total Sugars 0g | |
Protein 26g | 51% |
Vitamin C 4mg | 5% |
Calcium 88mg | 7% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Potassium 468mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.