Crispy Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Cream Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

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A luxurious keto dinner featuring perfectly seared salmon with a velvety lemon-dill sauce. This Mediterranean seafood recipe (keto), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Salmon fillets, Olive oil, and Lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz) Salmon fillets
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 Lemon, zested and juiced
2 tbsp Capers
1/2 cup Heavy cream
2 tbsp Fresh dill, finely chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown, then flip and cook for 3-4 minutes more until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 3: Remove salmon from skillet and set aside. Add 2 tbsp capers and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 tbsp lemon juice, then simmer gently for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh dill and remaining lemon zest, then return salmon to the skillet to warm through for 1 minute. Serve immediately with extra dill for garnish.