Pan-Fried Scottish Salmon with Dill and Mustard Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

Delicate Scottish salmon fillets pan-fried to perfection and served with a tangy dill and mustard sauce for a light dinner. This British-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Scottish salmon fillets, sea 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) Scottish salmon fillets
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 4 Scottish salmon fillets dry and season both sides with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, then add the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and the fish is cooked halfway through.
3. Step 3: Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through and flaky.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, and 1 tsp honey until smooth.
5. Step 5: Serve the salmon hot topped with the dill mustard sauce.