Pan-Seared Irish Salmon with Lemon-Dill Butter

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

Fresh Irish salmon fillets pan-seared to crisp perfection and topped with a fragrant lemon and dill butter sauce. This Irish-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs Irish salmon fillets, unsalted butter, lemon zest 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, 6 oz each Irish salmon fillets
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh dill
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 4 Irish salmon fillets dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Place salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes without moving, until skin is crisp and golden. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until salmon is just cooked through.
3. Step 3: In a small saucepan, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and spoon lemon-dill butter generously over each fillet before serving.