Pan-Seared Salmon with Dill-Lemon Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

Perfectly seared salmon fillets with a vibrant herb-infused butter sauce that elevates this 15-minute dinner. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, lemon, unsalted butter 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
• 1, sliced into thin rounds lemon
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat salmon dry with paper towels; season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 2 minutes).
2. Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down in skillet and cook for 6 minutes until skin is crispy and golden; flip and cook for 3 more minutes until opaque and easily flakes.
3. Step 3: Remove salmon from skillet and set aside. Add butter, minced garlic, and lemon slices to the same skillet; cook for 2 minutes until butter foams and garlic is fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in chopped dill and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic. Pour sauce over salmon fillets, ensuring each piece is generously coated.