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-inspired seafood recipe (keto), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Salmon fillets, Olive oil, Lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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