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Salmon Fillet with Dill Sauce

Pan-fried salmon fillets served with a cool sauce of soured cream, dill, lemon and a little mustard.

25 min total Serves 4 servings Easy
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Salmon Fillet with Dill Sauce

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How to Make Salmon Fillet with Dill Sauce

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  1. Stir the soured cream, dill, lemon juice, mustard and a pinch of the salt together and chill.

  2. Pat the salmon dry and season with the remaining salt and the pepper.

  3. Fry skin-side down in the oil over a medium-high heat for 5 minutes without moving.

  4. Turn and cook for 2 minutes more, then serve with the dill sauce.

Tips for Making Salmon Fillet with Dill Sauce

  • Pat the fish dry.
  • Do not move the fillets while the skin crisps.
  • Take it off the heat while the middle is just translucent.
  • Chill the sauce.

Serving Suggestions

  • Boiled new potatoes
  • Green beans
  • Cucumber salad
  • Steamed asparagus

Leftovers and Storage

Keeps in the fridge for 2 days. Flake cold into a salad, with the sauce on the side.

The Numbers per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list with USDA FoodData Central figures (SR Legacy). A calculation, not a laboratory analysis: brands, cuts and how you measure change the real numbers. How the figures are worked out.

415Calories
32gProtein
2gCarbs
31gFat
0gFibre
1gSugar
420mgSodium

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