Pan-Seared Salmon with Dill Butter and Lemon Zest

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Flaky salmon fillets seared to perfection, topped with a tangy dill butter sauce and bright lemon zest, a simple yet elegant keto dinner ready in 25 minutes. This American-inspired seafood recipe (low carb, keto), ready in about 25 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 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 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 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy and golden.
  4. Step 4: Flip salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 125°F.
  5. Step 5: Remove salmon and set aside. Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp chopped dill, and 1/2 lemon zest to the skillet, stirring until butter melts and dill is fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Spoon dill butter sauce over salmon fillets.

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