Pan-Fried Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

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Crispy-skinned salmon fillets pan-fried and topped with a bright, creamy lemon dill sauce perfect for a light dinner. This seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 International cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp garlic powder

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving, until skin is crisp and golden.
Step 3: Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder. Mix well.
Step 5: Serve the salmon fillets topped with the lemon dill sauce.