Lemon-Dill Salmon with New Potatoes
Pan-seared salmon fillets with bright lemon-dill sauce, served alongside tender roasted baby potatoes. This mediterranean-inspired seafood ready in about 40 minutes pairs salmon fillets, baby potatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 1, 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
- 8 oz salmon fillets
- 12 oz baby potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 12 oz baby potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet.
- Step 2: Roast potatoes for 25 minutes until golden and fork-tender.
- Step 3: While potatoes roast, season 8 oz salmon fillets with 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear salmon skin-side down for 5 minutes until crisp, then flip and cook 3-4 minutes more. Remove salmon, then stir 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp chopped dill into the pan. Pour sauce over salmon and potatoes.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Lemon-Dill Salmon with New Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 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 Salmon with New Potatoes?
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 salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Lemon-Dill Salmon with New Potatoes?
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 Salmon with New Potatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). 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 Salmon with New Potatoes?
Mediterranean 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
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★☆☆
It was fine. Came out a bit bland for my taste.
- ★★☆☆☆
Didn't come together the way I expected. Flavors were flat.
