Pan-Seared Salmon with Irish Dill and Lemon Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Fresh salmon fillets pan-seared to crispy perfection and topped with a bright lemon butter infused with fresh Irish dill. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, skin on, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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: 10 min Serves 4 Irish cuisine 360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets (6 oz each) salmon fillets, skin on
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp fresh Irish dill, chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets with skin on and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and golden.
Step 3: Flip salmon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until just cooked through and opaque.
Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and immediately add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp chopped fresh Irish dill, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp lemon zest. Spoon melted lemon dill butter over salmon fillets to coat and serve.