Pan-Roasted Salmon with Lemon-Dill Butter and Garlic Green Beans

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

Succulent pan-roasted salmon fillets topped with a bright lemon-dill butter, paired with sautéed garlic green beans for a simple and elegant seafood dish. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 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 420 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
• 3 tbsp, divided unsalted butter
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 12 oz, trimmed green beans
• 2, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Once melted and foaming, place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until just cooked through. Remove salmon from pan and keep warm.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice until combined.
5. Step 5: Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet and reduce heat to medium. Add 12 oz trimmed green beans and sauté for 4 minutes until just tender.
6. Step 6: Add 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves to the green beans and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
7. Step 7: Plate the salmon fillets and top each with half of the lemon-dill butter. Serve immediately with the garlic green beans on the side.