Herb-Crusted Pan-Seared Salmon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

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A simple yet elegant dish featuring salmon fillets coated in a fragrant herb crust, served with a lemon-dill sauce. This American seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, fresh dill, and fresh parsley for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 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 "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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
2 tbsp fresh dill
2 tbsp fresh parsley
1 tbsp lemon zest
1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) dry with paper towels, then place on a plate. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp fresh dill, 2 tbsp fresh parsley, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and 1/2 tbsp garlic powder to form a paste.
Step 2: Rub the herb paste evenly over both sides of each salmon fillet, then let rest for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down (if skin is on) and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy, flip, and cook 3-4 minutes more until fish flakes easily.