Pan-Roasted Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter and Dill

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

Tender pan-roasted salmon fillets glazed with a bright garlic lemon butter sauce and fresh dill for a simple yet elegant dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, skin on, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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) salmon fillets, skin on
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp kosher 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. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and releases easily from the pan.
3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and reduce heat to medium. Add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pan, spooning the melted butter and garlic over the salmon continuously for 2-3 minutes until the salmon is just cooked through.
4. Step 4: Remove the pan from heat and drizzle 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the salmon. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill on top before serving.