Pan-Seared Salmon with Fresh Dill and Garlic-Infused Butter

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Restaurant-quality salmon with a vibrant dill butter sauce, ready in 20 minutes with minimal cleanup. This American-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, unsalted butter, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 10 min Serves 1 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 8 oz salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 clove minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet. Cook undisturbed for 6 minutes until skin is crisp and golden, then flip and cook 3 more minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet. Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp fresh dill to the pan, swirling until butter melts and bubbles, then stir in 1 tsp lemon juice. Pour sauce over salmon immediately.

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