Meyer Lemon Cream Sauce for Salmon

Meyer Lemon Cream Sauce for Salmon

The fish can be cooked any way you prefer because the star of this recipe is the lemon cream sauce for salmon made with Meyer lemon.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 (4 ounce) salmon fillets
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons Meyer lemon juice
  • ¼ pinch dried dill weed

Directions

Step 1
Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.

Step 2
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.

Step 3
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. Add lemon juice and dill. Be careful that sauce doesn't break.

Step 4
Serve lemon sauce over salmon.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

474
Calories
40g
Fat
3g
Carbs
26g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 474
% Daily Value *
Total Fat40g 52%
Saturated Fat22g 112%
Cholesterol163mg 54%
Sodium229mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate3g 1%
Dietary Fiber0g 0%
Total Sugars0g
Protein26g
Vitamin C4mg 21%
Calcium88mg 7%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium468mg 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.

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