Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter Dill Sauce Recipe

Learn how to make a delicious pan-seared salmon with a tangy lemon butter dill sauce. This recipe involves cooking a piece of salmon to perfection, seasoned with roasted garlic herb and Nollans Cajun seasonings for a unique flavor profile. The lemon butter dill sauce is made with minced garlic, Chardonnay, heavy whipping cream, dill weed, and fresh lemon juice. The salmon is seared in olive oil until crispy and golden brown. Serve this flavorful dish with creamy mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus for a complete meal. Follow along with the detailed cooking steps to create a restaurant-worthy dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Ingredients:

  1. Piece of salmon
  2. Salt
  3. Pepper
  4. Roasted garlic herb seasoning
  5. Nollans Cajun seasoning
  6. Minced garlic
  7. Chardonnay or dry white wine
  8. Heavy whipping cream
  9. Dill weed (fresh or dried)
  10. Lemon
  11. Olive oil
  12. Cold butter

Cooking steps:

  • Season the salmon with salt, pepper, roasted garlic herb seasoning, and Nollans Cajun seasoning.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear the salmon flesh side down until crispy.
  • While the salmon sears, prepare the lemon butter dill sauce by simmering minced garlic, Chardonnay, heavy whipping cream, dill weed, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  • Add cold butter to the sauce and let it melt.
  • Flip the salmon and pan-sear the skin side until cooked to your preference.
  • Drizzle the lemon butter dill sauce over the cooked salmon.
  • Serve the pan-seared salmon with creamy mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus for a complete meal.