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Creamy Herb Butter Salmon: A Delicious Weeknight Treat!

Creamy Herb Butter Salmon
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Creamy Herb Butter Salmon is a buttery, tender, and intensely flavorful dish that combines seared salmon with a rich herb butter sauce, making it an elegant yet easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets, cut into large cubes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup cooking cream
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season salmon cubes with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon cubes on all sides until golden and crisp outside but juicy inside. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
  4. Stir in cream, dill, chives, lemon zest, and juice. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Return salmon to skillet, spoon sauce over and cook for another minute to absorb flavors.
  6. Garnish with fresh dill and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use skinless salmon for even searing on all sides.
  • Don’t overcook the salmon to keep it juicy.
  • Add a splash of white grape juice for extra depth without overpowering.

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