Pan-Roasted Salmon with Lemon-Dill Butter and Sautéed Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

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Rich pan-roasted salmon fillets topped with a bright lemon-dill butter, paired with garlicky sautéed spinach for a fresh and nutritious dinner. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
5 cups, washed fresh spinach
2 minced garlic cloves

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until the skin is crispy and golden. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
Step 3: Meanwhile, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a small bowl with 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Set aside.
Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and spoon the lemon-dill butter over each fillet while still hot.
Step 5: In the same skillet, add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté over medium heat for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 5 cups fresh spinach and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until wilted but still vibrant green. Season with a pinch of salt.
Step 6: Plate the salmon with the sautéed spinach on the side and drizzle any remaining lemon-dill butter over the spinach.