Pan-Seared Irish Salmon with Dill and Lemon Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Delicate Irish salmon fillets pan-seared and finished with a bright lemon and dill butter sauce. This Irish-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Irish salmon fillets, unsalted butter, fresh dill 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 fillets, about 6 oz each Irish salmon fillets
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 Irish salmon fillets (6 oz each) 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 non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and edges turn opaque.
3. Step 3: Flip the fillets carefully and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes until salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, swirling the pan to combine.
5. Step 5: Spoon the lemon dill butter over the salmon fillets and remove from heat. Serve immediately with steamed vegetables or boiled potatoes.