Dill and Lemon Salmon
Buttery, flaky salmon with a bright and zesty flavor.
Category
Main Course
Prep
15 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Style
Fusion
Technique
pressure cooking
Diet Friendly
Gluten-Free
Daily recipe · June 12, 2023
A little about this dish
This recipe combines the rich, buttery flavor of salmon with the bright and fresh taste of dill. The pressure-cooked carrots make a perfect side dish for this delicious entrée.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Salmon fillet — 4 fillets
- Fresh dill — 1/4 cup chopped
- Lemon — 1 — sliced
- Butter — 4 tablespoons
- Honey — 4 teaspoons
- Salt — 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper — 1 teaspoon
- Baby carrot — 1 lb — peeled
- Water — 1 cup
- Garlic — 2 cloves — minced
- Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
- Salt — to taste
- Black pepper — to taste
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🌡️🔥👉Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Step 2 — 🍴🥕🍴Place the baby carrots in a pressure cooker with 1 cup of water and the minced garlic. Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes, then quick release the pressure and set aside.
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Step 3 — 🍯🧈🍳In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and honey together.
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Step 4 — 🍋🌿🍳Add the fresh dill and lemon slices and cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Step 5 — 🧂🐟🧂Season each salmon fillet with salt and pepper.
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Step 6 — 🍴🐟🥘Place the fillets in the skillet, skin side down. Spoon the dill and lemon mixture over each fillet. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
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Step 7 — 🍽️🍴🥕Serve the salmon with the pressure-cooked carrots and any additional desired side dishes.
A final fox tip
To add some extra texture, you can roast the cooked carrots in the oven for a few minutes before serving. This recipe also works well with other fresh herbs such as parsley or chives.