Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon and Dill Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

A pan-seared salmon fillet topped with a bright lemon and dill butter sauce, delivering fresh and rich flavors in every bite. This Mediterranean-inspired game-day recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, unsalted butter, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Ingredients

• 2 fillets, about 6 oz each salmon fillets
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 2 salmon fillets dry and season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp.
3. Step 3: Flip the fillets carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily.
4. Step 4: Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, reduce heat to low and add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill. Stir gently until butter melts and sauce is aromatic.
5. Step 5: Spoon the lemon dill butter sauce over the salmon fillets and serve immediately.