Cisco's Catch: Lemon-Dill Pan-Seared Salmon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A bright and elegant salmon dish with zesty lemon and dill, ready in under 20 minutes for a weeknight dinner. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, lemon, 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 salmon fillets
• 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp fresh dill
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Thinly slice 1 lemon, reserving wedges for serving.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add salmon skin-side down (if skin is present), and cook for 4 minutes until skin is crispy and golden.
4. Step 4: Flip salmon, add 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fresh dill, and 1 tbsp butter to the skillet, and cook for 3-4 minutes until salmon reaches 145°F internally and sauce is fragrant.
5. Step 5: Transfer to a plate, spoon pan sauce over top, and serve with lemon wedges.