Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

Flaky salmon fillets seared to perfection with a vibrant sauce of Greek yogurt, fresh dill, and lemon, served alongside crisp-tender seasonal vegetables. This Mediterranean seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, and salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 (6 oz each salmon fillets, skin-on)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until skin is crispy and golden.
3. Step 3: Carefully flip salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F, then remove from skillet and set aside.
4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1/4 cup Greek yogurt and 1 tbsp lemon juice, stirring until combined. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill and cook for 1 minute until warmed through.
5. Step 5: Return salmon to skillet, top with lemon slices, and serve immediately with the sauce drizzled over the top.