Crisp-Skinned Salmon with Dill Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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Salmon fillets pan-seared to a perfect crisp skin with a bright dill sauce for a quick weeknight dinner. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 21 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, dill, plain yogurt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 11 min Serves 4 Scandinavian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4, skin-on, 6 oz each salmon fillets
2 tbsp, chopped dill
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
pinch black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 skin-on salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and a pinch of black pepper. Place fillets skin-side down in a cold skillet, then heat over medium-high until oil shimmers and salmon skin begins to crisp, about 5 minutes.
Step 2: Flip salmon and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 6 minutes, or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 3: While salmon cooks, whisk 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1/4 cup plain yogurt, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl. Remove salmon from skillet, transfer to plates, and spoon dill sauce over top before serving.