Pan-Seared Salmon with Irish Butter and Dill Sauce

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Fresh salmon fillets pan-seared to crispy golden perfection, served with a tangy dill and Irish butter sauce. This Irish-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, skin on, salt, black pepper, freshly ground for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Irish cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon carefully and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and set aside on a warm plate. Reduce heat to medium-low, add 4 tablespoons Irish unsalted butter and 1 minced garlic clove to the skillet.
  5. Step 5: Stir butter and garlic until melted and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill and 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, stirring to combine.
  6. Step 6: Spoon the dill butter sauce over the salmon fillets and serve immediately with steamed vegetables or boiled potatoes.

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