Pan-Roasted Salmon with Dill and Lemon Butter Sauce

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Salmon fillets pan-roasted to a crisp finish, served with a bright lemon and fresh dill butter sauce that enhances the fish’s natural flavors. This Latin American 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 380 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: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets 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, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp and golden.
  4. Step 4: Flip the fillets carefully and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the salmon is just cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Remove salmon from skillet and set aside on a warm plate.
  6. Step 6: Lower heat to medium and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp lemon zest to the skillet.
  7. Step 7: Cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes until the butter melts and sauce is fragrant and slightly thickened.
  8. Step 8: Spoon the lemon-dill butter sauce over the salmon fillets and serve immediately.

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