Salmon With Dill Sauce

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   Put oil in a large, heavy skillet.

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   Salt and pepper salmon fillets generously.

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   Place in hot oil and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until done.

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   For the sauce: Melt 4 Tblsp.

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   butter in a heavy skillet.

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   Stir in 3 Tblsp.

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   flour until you have a smooth, pasty slurry.

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   Whisk in a cup of cream and then a cup of milk (or half-and-half).

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   Cook over medium heat, stirring with a whisk, until the starches gelatinize and the sauce thickens.

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    Add salt and pepper and dilute with additional milk to reach the desired consistency.

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    Add a couple Tblsp.

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    of lemon juice, just enough to lend a little tang, and snipped, fresh dill.

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    Spoon hot sauce over each serving of fish.

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    Garnish with lemon wedges.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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