Herb-Crusted Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

Pan-seared salmon topped with a fragrant herb crust, served with a bright lemon dill sauce for a refined, flavorful dish. This Nordic-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 each) salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp fresh dill, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stuff the mixture into the center of each salmon fillet.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon fillets for 2-3 minutes per side until golden, then transfer to the oven.
3. Step 3: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the salmon is flaky. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp milk, and 1 tbsp butter until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Serve salmon with the lemon dill sauce drizzled over the top, garnished with additional dill.