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20 Minute Skillet Salmon Recipe

Ready in just 20 minutes, this skillet salmon recipe is a flavor explosion! A luscious dill sauce made with creamy cheese elevates this quick weeknight meal to restaurant quality. Impress your family with this surprisingly easy and delicious salmon dish.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 409.8 kcal
Protein 130g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 20 Minute Skillet Salmon

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How to Make 20 Minute Skillet Salmon

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season two 6-ounce salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  3. Add salmon to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside, covering to keep warm.
  5. Add 1/4 cup milk to the skillet and stir in 125 grams (approximately 1 cup) of cream cheese until melted and smooth.
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill and 1/2 cup chopped cucumber.
  7. Return salmon to the skillet and heat through, about 1-2 minutes, ensuring it's coated in the sauce.
  8. Serve immediately, spooning the warm dill sauce generously over the salmon.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

10g

Carbs

1g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Main Dish Seafood Easy Dinner Party Salmon Fish Saltwater Fish 3 Steps Or Less