Pan-Seared Salmon with Fresh Dill

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Salmon fillets with crispy skin and a bright dill finish, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This American-inspired seafood recipe (whole30), ready in about 18 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 300 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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: 8 min Serves 2 American cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Season skin-side with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon, cook 3-4 minutes until opaque and flakes easily. Remove from pan, then top with 1 tbsp fresh dill and 1 tsp lemon juice.

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