Butter-Basted Salmon with Dill and Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-15 · Updated 2026-06-15

Pan-seared salmon fillets basted in butter and fresh dill, finished with a bright lemon squeeze for a simple Scandinavian-inspired seafood dish. This Norwegian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, unsalted butter, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 2 cloves, smashed garlic cloves
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and salmon is cooked halfway through.
3. Step 3: Flip salmon and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 smashed garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill to the pan. Tilt pan and baste salmon repeatedly with melted butter for 2-3 minutes until salmon is cooked through but still moist.
4. Step 4: Remove salmon from heat, squeeze juice of 1 lemon over fillets and sprinkle with 1 tsp lemon zest for fresh brightness. Serve immediately.