Pan-Seared Salmon with Low-Sodium Lemon-Dill Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

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A healthy pan-seared salmon fillet served with a bright and tangy low-sodium lemon-dill sauce that enhances natural flavors. This seafood recipe (low sodium, gluten free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, 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 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 10 min Serves 2 International cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 minced garlic clove
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Pat 2 salmon fillets dry and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp.
Step 2: Flip salmon fillets carefully and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 3: While salmon cooks, combine 1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl. Stir well until smooth.
Step 4: Serve salmon fillets topped with the lemon-dill sauce immediately.