Dill-Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon
Salmon fillets seared to flaky perfection with fresh dill and a bright lemon finish, ready in 20 minutes. This American Whole30 recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, and fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until skin is crispy and golden.
- Step 4: Flip salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes more, until internal temperature reaches 125°F and flesh flakes easily.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, top with 1 tbsp chopped dill and 1 thinly sliced lemon.
