Pan-Seared Salmon with Dill Butter and Roasted Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

Perfectly seared salmon fillets with a bright dill butter sauce, served with tender roasted potatoes. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs Salmon fillets, Potatoes, Olive oil 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (6-oz) Salmon fillets
• 1.5 lbs, cubed Potatoes
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1, zested and juiced Lemon
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 2 tbsp Fresh dill
• 2 tbsp, softened Butter
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1.5 lbs cubed potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper on a parchment-lined baking sheet; roast for 25 minutes until golden.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Pat 4 (6-oz) salmon fillets dry, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper; sear 3-4 minutes per side until golden and flakes easily.
3. Step 3: Squeeze juice from 1 lemon over salmon, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp fresh dill, cooking 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir 2 tbsp softened butter into the lemon-garlic mixture until combined; spoon over salmon.
5. Step 5: Serve salmon with roasted potatoes, garnished with extra dill.