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Lemon Butter Salmon with Dill Peas

Lemon Butter Salmon with Dill Peas
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A quick and flavorful Lemon Butter Salmon with Dill Peas recipe that’s perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. Featuring tender salmon cooked in a bright lemon butter sauce paired with sweet, herbaceous dill peas, this dish offers a balanced, fresh, and nutritious meal ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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For the Salmon

  • 4 salmon fillets (fresh or thawed, skin-on or off)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Lemon Butter Sauce

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons butter

For the Dill Peas

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salmon: Pat your salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides to ensure a flavorful crust when cooking.
  2. Cook the Salmon: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt butter until foamy. Place the salmon skin-side down if using skin-on and cook for about 4-5 minutes until crispy and golden. Flip carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until just cooked through.
  3. Make the Lemon Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to low and add minced garlic to the pan, cooking until fragrant. Stir in fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, allowing the butter to emulsify with the citrus and garlic for a luscious sauce.
  4. Cook the Dill Peas: In a separate small pan, sauté peas with a bit of butter, salt, and freshly chopped dill until heated through and tender but still bright green to maintain their sweetness and texture.
  5. Plate and Serve: Place the salmon on a plate and drizzle generously with the warm lemon butter sauce. Serve the dill peas on the side and garnish with additional fresh dill or lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

  • Use the freshest salmon possible for the best texture and flavor.
  • Remove salmon from heat when it flakes easily with a fork to avoid dryness.
  • Melt butter on low heat to prevent burning and preserve creaminess.
  • Use fresh dill to elevate flavor and keep the dish vibrant.
  • Zest lemon before juicing for convenience and less mess.
  • Pat salmon dry before cooking for a perfect golden crust.

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