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Crispy Salmon with Dill Sauce

February 7, 2022 by Ashley 2 Comments

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Pan seared salmon that is flaky and tender, with an ultra crispy skin. The salmon is paired with a tangy and refreshing dill sauce that takes the salmon to the next level.

crispy skin salmon with dill sauce on a serving tray with lemons in the background.

Crispy Salmon is one of the most delicious flavor and texture combinations out there. The flaky and tender salmon paired with crispy and salty salmon skin is a wonderful balance of flavors and textures. All topped with a creamy and fresh dill sauce, it’s truly the perfect bite! The best part? This dish comes together incredibly easily with minimal ingredients!

What You Need To Make Crispy Salmon with Dill Sauce

  • Sour Cream
  • Mayo
  • Garlic
  • Lemon Zest & Juice
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Fresh Dill
  • Salmon
ingredients for crispy salmon: salmon, lemon zest & juice, dill, garlic, mayo, sour cream, salt & pepper

How to Make Crispy Salmon with Dill Sauce

This recipe is incredibly simple and mainly relies on technique for a beautiful result. The dill sauce needs time to chill in the refrigerator so I recommend making the sauce first, then preparing the salmon while the sauce chills.

How to Make the Dill Sauce

This sauce only uses a few ingredients (most of which you may already have in your kitchen!), but adds a delightful creamy and tangy bite to the crispy and salty salmon. The recipe only makes a small amount since it serves 2, but you can easily double the recipe and keep in in your fridge for other uses. This sauce would also be really delicious on:

  • Fried Fish
  • Grilled Vegetables
  • Grilled Chicken
  • as a Salad Dressing
  • a Dip for Veggies
  • Grilled or Steamed Artichokes
  • Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
dill sauce being mixed in a mixing bowl.

Searing the Salmon

The salmon is simply pan seared, but using a ripping hot cast iron skillet helps achieve that incredibly crispy skin you often find in fancy restaurants. Start by preheating your skillet until it is extremely hot. This is what helps to seal the salmon skin to the pan and makes it extra crispy. Once extremely hot, drizzle a little olive oil and let it heat up for just a few seconds. Next, carefully add the seasoned salmon, skin side down, to the pan. Gently press on the salmon to help the skin adhere to the pan.

salmon being seared in a cast iron.

Cook, undisturbed, on the first side for 5-6 minutes. The salmon is ready to flip once it easily releases from the pan. If there is any resistance, the salmon is not ready to turn.

Cook on the second side for another 4-8 minutes (the time will depend on the thickness of your salmon). Once the internal temperature of the salmon registers 125°, you can remove it from the heat for medium-rare, or continue cooking for well done.

crispy skin salmon with dill sauce on a serving tray with lemons in the background.

Let salmon rest under foil for 5 minutes before serving, topped with dill sauce & lemons for garnish.

crispy skin salmon with dill sauce on a serving tray with lemons in the background.

For more Seafood Recipes, check out my Seafood Pasta!

crispy skin salmon with creamy dill sauce

Crispy Salmon with Dill Sauce

Pan seared salmon that is flaky and tender, with an ultra crispy skin. The salmon is paired with a tangy and refreshing dill sauce that takes the salmon to the next level.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute recipe, dill sauce, easy recipe, salmon, salmon recipe
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Inactive Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 519kcal
Author: Ashley Pelaez Walker

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup Sour Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Mayo
  • 1 clove Garlic minced or grated
  • 1 Lemon zested
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Fresh Dill
  • 1 lb skin on Salmon
  • Lemons for garnish

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayo, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper and dill. Stir to combine well and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
    ⅓ cup Sour Cream, 2 tablespoons Mayo, 1 clove Garlic, 1 Lemon, 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice, ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt, ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper, 2 tablespoons chopped Fresh Dill
  • To prepare the salmon, season generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over high heat. Once hot (very hot), add a drizzle of olive oil and carefully add the salmon, skin side down, to the pan. Gently press on the salmon to help the skin adhere to the pan.
    1 lb skin on Salmon
  • Cook, undisturbed, on the first side for 5-6 minutes. The salmon is ready to flip once it easily releases from the pan. If there is any resistance, the salmon is not ready to turn.
  • Cook on the second side for another 4-8 minutes (the time will depend on the thickness of your salmon). Once the internal temperature of the salmon registers 125°, you can remove it from the heat for medium-rare, or continue cooking for well done.
  • Let salmon rest under foil for 5 minutes before serving, topped with dill sauce & lemons for garnish.
    Lemons

Nutrition

Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 1377mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1494IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 3mg
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Filed Under: Dips, Dressings + Sauces, Entertaining, Mains, Recipes Tagged With: dill sauce, fish, meals for 2, salmon, seafood, weeknight meals

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  1. Marguerite Ryff

    March 15, 2023 at 8:26 pm

    5 out of 5! Made this salmon recipe last week, with leftovers for lunch the following day; having it again tonight but i doubt there’ll be leftovers! It’s absolutely delicious and so quick to assemble. Highly recommend it. Thanks for the recipe.

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    • Ashley

      November 22, 2023 at 12:01 am

      Thanks Marguerite! I’m so glad you loved this recipe. It’s so delicious and so easy!

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