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Brown Sugar Garlic Butter Salmon Skillet Recipe with Creamy Dill Potato Gratin

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A quick and easy skillet salmon recipe featuring a sweet-savory brown sugar garlic butter sauce paired with a creamy dill potato gratin, perfect for cozy dinners and impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 wild-caught salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), skin on
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 5 medium potatoes)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing the baking dish)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup grated Gruyère or sharp white cheddar cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Peel and thinly slice Yukon Gold potatoes about 1/8 inch thick. Butter a 9×9 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, minced garlic, fresh dill, salt, and pepper. Warm gently over medium heat until just simmering, then remove from heat.
  3. Layer half the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Pour half the cream mixture over them, then sprinkle half the grated cheese. Repeat with remaining potatoes, cream, and cheese. Cover tightly with foil.
  4. Bake covered for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20-25 minutes until top is golden and bubbling and potatoes are tender.
  5. Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 2 tablespoons butter. Place salmon skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes without moving.
  7. Flip salmon and cook for another 3 minutes.
  8. Add remaining butter, minced garlic, and brown sugar to skillet around salmon. Spoon sauce over fillets for 1-2 minutes until sugar dissolves and sauce thickens slightly. Lower heat if sugar darkens too much.
  9. Remove skillet from heat. Spoon extra garlic butter sauce over salmon, garnish with parsley or chives if desired, and serve alongside creamy dill potato gratin.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for even melting. Keep heat moderate when adding brown sugar to avoid burning. Thin potato slices bake more evenly. Tent gratin with foil during first baking phase to keep moist, then uncover for golden crust. Fresh dill is best for flavor. If sauce thickens too much, add splash of water or lemon juice. Leftovers store well separately in fridge for up to 2 days.

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Keywords: salmon, brown sugar, garlic butter, skillet, creamy dill potato gratin, quick dinner, easy recipe, weeknight meal, comfort food

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