Pan-Seared Salmon with Irish Whiskey Glaze and Dill

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

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Fresh salmon fillets pan-seared and finished with a glossy Irish whiskey glaze, garnished with fragrant dill for a luxurious seafood dish. This Irish-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, skin-on, Irish whiskey, honey 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Irish cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 skin-on salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden; carefully flip and cook for another 3 minutes until salmon is just cooked through.
Step 3: Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside, keeping warm. Lower heat to medium and add 1/4 cup Irish whiskey, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard to the skillet, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens and becomes syrupy.
Step 4: Remove the skillet from heat and whisk in 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
Step 5: Spoon the whiskey glaze over the salmon fillets and garnish with additional dill before serving immediately.