Pan-Fried Irish Salmon with Dill and Lemon Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

Delicate pan-fried Irish salmon fillets served with a bright lemon and dill butter sauce. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs Irish salmon fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 pieces (6 oz each) Irish salmon fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 Irish salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
4. Step 4: Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
5. Step 5: Remove salmon from the pan and keep warm. Reduce heat to medium-low and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter.
6. Step 6: Once butter melts and starts to foam, stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp lemon zest.
7. Step 7: Spoon the lemon dill butter sauce over the salmon fillets and serve immediately with steamed vegetables or boiled potatoes.