Lemon-Dill Salmon with Pea Purée & Roasted Carrots
Pan-seared salmon with a vibrant pea purée and tender roasted carrots, highlighting spring's fresh flavors in one elegant dish. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 45 minutes pairs (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets, olive oil, sea salt 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), skin-on salmon fillets
- 12 oz, peeled and cut into 1-inch coins carrots
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
- 1, juiced lemon
- 1 cup fresh peas
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss carrots with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 20 minutes until fork-tender and caramelized at edges.
- Step 2: While carrots roast, make pea purée: Steam peas for 5 minutes until vibrant green. Blend with butter, lemon juice, 1/4 cup water, salt, and dill until smooth.
- Step 3: Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook 4 minutes until crisp.
- Step 4: Flip salmon, add dill, and cook 3-4 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 125°F. Rest 2 minutes.
- Step 5: Serve salmon atop pea purée with roasted carrots, drizzling with any pan juices.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Lemon-Dill Salmon with Pea Purée & Roasted Carrots take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (20 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 Pea Purée & Roasted Carrots?
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 olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Lemon-Dill Salmon with Pea Purée & Roasted Carrots?
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 Pea Purée & Roasted Carrots for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Pea Purée & Roasted Carrots?
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
- ★★★★★
Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
- ★★★★★
Doubled the garlic (as one does) and it was amazing.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
