Pan-Roasted Salmon with Citrus Dill Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

Tender pan-roasted salmon fillets served with a bright and creamy citrus dill sauce that perfectly balances richness and freshness. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 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 360 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
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 salmon fillets with skin on and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon fillets 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 fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat and keep warm.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tsp honey. Mix well until smooth.
5. Step 5: Spoon the citrus dill sauce over the salmon fillets just before serving for a bright, creamy finish.