Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter

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

Crisp-skinned salmon pan-seared to perfection, topped with a bright and herbaceous lemon dill butter sauce. This comfort-food recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 clove minced garlic cloves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry and season both sides with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Step 2: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot pan and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and golden. Flip and cook 2-3 minutes until salmon is just cooked through.
3. Step 3: Remove salmon from pan and set aside. Reduce heat to medium, add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 clove minced garlic, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp lemon zest to the pan. Stir butter until melted and fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Step 4: Spoon the lemon dill butter over the salmon fillets and serve immediately for a fresh and comforting seafood dish.