Pan-Seared Irish Salmon with Dill and Lemon Butter Sauce

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Fresh Irish salmon fillets pan-seared and finished with a bright lemon and dill butter sauce. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs Irish salmon fillets, skin on, olive oil, unsalted butter 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Irish cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 Irish salmon fillets with skin on 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 the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip the fillets carefully and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the salmon is just cooked through and flaky.
  4. Step 4: Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside on a warm plate.
  5. Step 5: Reduce heat to medium and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fresh chopped dill, and 2 tbsp lemon juice to the skillet. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the butter melts and the sauce is fragrant and slightly thickened.
  6. Step 6: Spoon the lemon dill butter sauce generously over the salmon fillets and serve immediately with steamed vegetables or boiled potatoes.

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