Pan-Seared Haddock with Dill and Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

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Flaky haddock fillets seared to golden perfection with a bright dill-lemon sauce. This one-pot recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs haddock fillets, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 10 min Serves 2 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 (6 oz each) haddock fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
1, zested and juiced lemon
2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp butter
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 2 haddock fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place haddock fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 3: Remove haddock from skillet and set aside. Add 1 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill to the skillet, stirring until butter melts.
Step 4: Whisk in 1 tsp lemon zest and 1 tbsp lemon juice, cooking for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Drizzle the lemon-dill sauce over the haddock fillets and serve immediately.