Pan-Seared Salmon with Dill Crust and Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Pan-Seared Salmon with Dill Crust and Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 (6 ounces each), skin-on salmon fillets; 3 tablespoons, fresh, finely chopped dill; 1, thinly sliced lemon; 12 ounces, halved cherry tomatoes; 1 tablespoon, drained capers; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Salmon fillets with a herbed dill crust, roasted with sweet cherry tomatoes and capers.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Seafood

Prep: 12 minutes. Cook: 14 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

4 (6 ounces each), skin-on salmon fillets
3 tablespoons, fresh, finely chopped dill
1, thinly sliced lemon
12 ounces, halved cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon, drained capers
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Step 1: Pat salmon skin dry with paper towels and season skin side with 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons fresh dill, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down, pressing gently, and cook undisturbed for 6 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
Step 3: Flip salmon, add cherry tomatoes, capers, minced garlic, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Scatter 1 tablespoon fresh dill and lemon slices over salmon.
Step 4: Transfer skillet to a preheated 400°F oven and bake for 8 minutes until salmon is medium and easily flakes with a fork. Rest 3 minutes before serving.