Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

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Flaky salmon fillets served atop a vibrant salsa of avocado, dill, and lemon for a nutrient-packed dinner. This Pacific Northwest-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado, 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 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 2 Pacific Northwest cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 oz each, skin removed salmon fillets
1 medium, diced avocado
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
1/2, zested and juiced lemon
2 tbsp finely diced red onion
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 6 oz salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 3: While salmon cooks, combine 1 medium diced avocado, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, 1/2 lemon zested and juiced, and 2 tbsp finely diced red onion in a small bowl. Gently toss to combine without mashing the avocado. Serve salmon immediately topped with the avocado salsa.