Sugar Seared Salmon with Sour Cream Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Sugar Seared Salmon with Sour Cream Sauce recipe! Featuring tender salmon fillets coated in a caramelized brown sugar crust, this dish achieves the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The quick-searing technique ensures a golden, melt-in-your-mouth texture, while the creamy dill-infused sour cream sauce adds a refreshing, tangy finish. Simple yet gourmet, this recipe is ready in just 25 minutes and pairs beautifully with roasted veggies or a crisp green salad. Perfect for seafood lovers and those looking to impress with minimal effort, this dish is a must-try for any occasion!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) Salmon fillets
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (chopped) Fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Water
Directions
Step 1
1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and set them on a plate skin-side down.
Step 2
2. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Generously sprinkle the sugar mixture over the flesh side of the salmon, pressing it gently to adhere.
Step 3
3. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Step 4
4. Once the oil is hot, place the salmon fillets flesh-side down in the skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes, or until the sugar forms a golden crust.
Step 5
5. Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook on the skin side for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 6
6. While the salmon is cooking, prepare the sour cream sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, and water until smooth.
Step 7
7. Transfer the cooked salmon fillets to a serving plate.
Step 8
8. Drizzle the sour cream sauce over the seared salmon or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.
Step 9
9. Garnish with additional fresh dill if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (56.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 263.3 |
| Total Fat 28.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2362.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 2.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.4g | |
| Protein 0.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 9.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 43.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories