Pan-Seared Salmon with Creamy Dill and Lemon Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Tender salmon fillets pan-seared to golden perfection, served with a zesty creamy dill and lemon sauce that brightens each bite. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 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 450 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: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets, 6 oz each salmon fillets
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 small, finely minced shallot
1 clove, minced garlic clove
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
Step 3: Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through but still moist. Remove salmon from skillet and keep warm.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add 1 small minced shallot and 1 minced garlic clove, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp lemon zest. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 6: Spoon the creamy dill lemon sauce over the salmon fillets and serve immediately.