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salmon with lemon and dill sauce

Salmon with Dill Sauce


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Description

This dish is a classic for a reason – it’s simple, flavorful, and healthy. Salmon fillets are grilled to flaky perfection and topped with a cool and creamy dill sauce.


Ingredients

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For the Dill Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For  the Salmon:

  • 4 salmon fillets, about 6 onz each, skin on
  • 2 tbsps olive oil
  •  Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 lemon, sliced, for garnish


Instructions

  1. Make the dill sauce by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.
  3. Brush both sides of the salmon fillets with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Grill the salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
  5. Serve the grilled salmon garnished with lemon slices and drizzled with the creamy dill sauce.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 Minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 822
  • Sugar: 1.8 g
  • Sodium: 1716 mg
  • Fat: 48.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6.9 g
  • Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 91.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 222.2 mg
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