Pan-Seared Lemon Salmon with Dill
Crispy-skinned salmon fillets cooked with fresh lemon and dill for a bright, simple meal ready in under 20 minutes. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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
- 1 lb salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 1 lb salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crispy and golden.
- Step 4: Flip salmon and add 1 lemon (thinly sliced) and 1 tbsp fresh dill to the skillet; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through (internal temperature 145°F).
- Step 5: Sprinkle with remaining 1 tbsp fresh dill and serve immediately.
