Pan-Roasted Salmon with Citrus and Fresh Dill

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

Salmon fillets pan-roasted to crispy skin perfection, brightened with fresh citrus and fragrant dill. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 2 pieces (6 oz each) skin-on salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 2 salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season skin and flesh sides evenly 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 but not smoking, about 1 minute.
3. Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and press gently with a spatula to prevent curling. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden brown.
4. Step 4: Flip the salmon carefully and add 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tsp orange zest to the pan. Spoon the melted butter and zest over the salmon as it cooks for 2-3 minutes until just cooked through.
5. Step 5: Remove the salmon from the skillet and drizzle with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill over the top before serving.