Golden Glory Dill Salmon
Perfectly seared wild-caught salmon glazed with a zesty lemon-dill sauce, served with roasted asparagus. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs wild-caught salmon fillets, fresh dill, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 6-oz pieces wild-caught salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 large juiced (2 tbsp juice) lemon
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 lb trimmed asparagus
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Roast 12-15 minutes until tender and charred at the edges.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix dill, lemon juice, 2 tbsp butter, and garlic. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
- Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin-side down, and sear 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy. Flip, brush with dill sauce, and cook 3-4 minutes until just cooked through.
- Step 4: Serve salmon with asparagus and remaining dill sauce drizzled over the top.
