Pan-Seared Salmon with Dill-Glazed Lemon

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Succulent salmon fillets with a bright lemon-dill glaze and roasted fingerling potatoes. This seafood-inspired sheet pan ready in about 40 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, fingerling potatoes, olive oil 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 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Seafood cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss halved fingerling potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes until golden and crisp at the edges.
  2. Step 2: Pat salmon dry and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Place salmon skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes more until cooked through to medium. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil. Reserve the skillet.
  4. Step 4: Add minced garlic and lemon zest to the skillet over medium heat, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in white wine and simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 tbsp dill and 1 tbsp butter until melted.
  5. Step 5: Stir remaining 1 tbsp dill into the reduced sauce. Spoon the sauce over the salmon and serve immediately with roasted potatoes.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Salmon with Dill-Glazed Lemon take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Salmon with Dill-Glazed Lemon?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Salmon with Dill-Glazed Lemon?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Pan-Seared Salmon with Dill-Glazed Lemon for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Pan-Seared Salmon with Dill-Glazed Lemon?

Seafood sheet pan like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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