Pan-Seared Irish Salmon with Dill and Mustard Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Fresh salmon fillets pan-seared to crispy perfection and served with a tangy dill mustard sauce inspired by Irish coastal flavors. This Irish-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 20 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 320 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 pieces, 6 oz each, skin on salmon fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Step 2: Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and golden. Flip carefully and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
3. Step 3: While salmon cooks, mix 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, and 1/4 cup plain yogurt in a small bowl until smooth.
4. Step 4: Serve salmon fillets hot topped with a generous spoonful of the dill mustard sauce.