Johnson's Honey-Glazed Salmon with Lemon Dill

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

Pan-seared salmon fillets with a golden honey-lime glaze, featuring a bright dill sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 minced cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp chopped dill
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down in skillet and cook for 4 minutes until skin is crispy and golden. Flip and cook for 3 minutes more until fish flakes easily with a fork.
3. Step 3: Remove salmon from skillet and set aside. Add 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp chopped dill to the skillet. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened, then stir in 1 tsp lemon zest.
4. Step 4: Spoon glaze over salmon immediately, garnishing with extra dill. Serve with steamed asparagus for a complete meal.