Lemon-Dill Salmon with Sautéed Green Beans

A simple yet elegant weeknight dinner featuring pan-seared salmon with a zesty dill-lime finish and perfectly crisp-tender green beans.

Cuisine: American

Category: Seafood

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 2 (6 oz each) Salmon fillets
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Lemon zest
• 1 tbsp Dill
• 12 oz Green beans
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, then sprinkle with 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp chopped dill, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Squeeze 1 tbsp lemon juice over the top.
2. Step 2: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
3. Step 3: While salmon bakes, heat 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz trimmed green beans and 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 5-7 minutes until beans are tender-crisp with slight browning.
4. Step 4: Plate salmon with green beans, garnishing with extra dill if desired. Serve immediately.