Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce for Celebrating Dad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

Tender salmon fillets pan-seared until golden and served with a bright lemon-dill sauce to honor fatherhood. This American-inspired seafood 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 320 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 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 pieces of 6 oz salmon fillets with skin on. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
3. Step 3: Flip salmon carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp honey until smooth and well combined.
5. Step 5: Serve salmon fillets topped with a generous dollop of the lemon-dill sauce for a fresh and tangy finish.