Pan-Roasted Salmon with Citrus and Dill

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

Salmon fillets pan-roasted to crispy perfection and finished with a bright citrus dill sauce for a fresh, elegant meal. This Mediterranean-inspired New Year's recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, 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 pieces, 6 oz each, skin on salmon fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
• 1, minced garlic clove

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 4 skin-on salmon fillets dry 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 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.
3. Step 3: Flip salmon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 minced garlic clove. Stir until smooth and fragrant.
5. Step 5: Spoon the citrus dill sauce over the salmon fillets before serving.