Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Butter and Garlic Sautéed Spinach

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A quick pan-seared salmon topped with a bright lemon-dill butter served alongside tender garlic sautéed spinach for a light, elegant dish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 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 480 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: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp unsalted butter with 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until combined.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp.
  4. Step 4: Flip the salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
  5. Step 5: Remove salmon and set aside; lower heat to medium and add the lemon-dill butter to the pan. Let it melt and bubble slightly.
  6. Step 6: Add 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add 5 cups fresh baby spinach and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Stir frequently for 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted but still bright green.
  7. Step 7: Serve salmon topped with the melted lemon-dill butter and garlic spinach on the side.

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