Lemon-Dill Butter Salmon with Sautéed Green Beans
Flaky salmon fillets topped with a zesty dill butter sauce, paired with vibrant green beans for a refreshing, nutrient-packed dish. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, olive oil, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 490 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 2 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 8 oz trimmed green beans
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat salmon dry and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes until crisp, then flip and cook 3 minutes more until opaque at the thickest part.
- Step 3: Remove salmon to a plate. Add 2 tbsp butter, minced garlic, and lemon zest to the skillet, stirring until butter melts and garlic becomes fragrant (30 seconds).
- Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp chopped dill, then pour the sauce over the salmon.
- Step 5: Add green beans to the skillet, toss with remaining oil, and cook for 6 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Lemon-Dill Butter Salmon with Sautéed Green Beans take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Lemon-Dill Butter Salmon with Sautéed Green Beans?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Lemon-Dill Butter Salmon with Sautéed Green Beans?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Lemon-Dill Butter Salmon with Sautéed Green Beans for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Lemon-Dill Butter Salmon with Sautéed Green Beans?
American seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
- ★★★★★
Swapped butter for olive oil to keep it lighter. Still delicious.
- ★★★★★
Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
