Pan-Seared Salmon with Low-Sodium Citrus Herb Butter

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Tender pan-seared salmon topped with a bright, low-sodium citrus herb butter that enhances the natural flavor of the fish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (low sodium), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, unsalted butter, fresh lemon juice 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 "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: 8 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets with skin on and season only with 1/2 tsp black pepper, avoiding salt to keep sodium low.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon fillets skin side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until the skin is crisp and releases easily from the pan.
  3. Step 3: Flip the fillets and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp chopped parsley, and 1 minced garlic clove. Mix well until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Remove salmon from heat and top each fillet with 1 tbsp of the citrus herb butter, allowing it to melt into the warm fish before serving.

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