This flavorful, elegant salmon dish is simple and quick to make, perfect for impressing your guests. The pan-seared salmon is delightful on its own, but when paired with a smooth, garlicky dijon sauce, it reaches a new level of deliciousness.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add 3 tsp of olive oil to the skillet.
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Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, and season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Place salmon in the skillet, top-side down. Sear until golden brown on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until the desired doneness is reached, approximately 2-3 minutes longer.
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Remove the salmon from the skillet and transfer to a plate.
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In a liquid measuring cup, whisk together cornstarch with 1 tbsp cream, then mix in the remaining cream.
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Add dijon mustard and honey to the cream mixture, whisking well.
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Using the same skillet over medium heat, sauté the minced garlic until it is just slightly golden, about 20-30 seconds.
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Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer until reduced by about 2/3, approximately 3 minutes.
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Whisk the cream mixture once more, then pour into the skillet. Cook and stir, bringing the sauce to a simmer.
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Let the sauce simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in the minced fresh dill.
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Place salmon fillets back into the skillet, spooning the sauce over each piece. Serve warm.