Pan-Seared Local Fish with Herb-Butter

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Tender fish fillets seared to golden perfection and finished with a fragrant herb butter sauce. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, 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 2 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 125°F, then remove to a plate.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet, and stir in 1 tbsp fresh parsley and 1 tbsp fresh dill until the butter is fragrant and herbs are incorporated.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the herb butter over the salmon and garnish with 1/2 sliced lemon.

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