Pan-Seared Salmon with Mustard Dill Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Crispy skin salmon fillets topped with a tangy mustard dill sauce, perfect for a light and flavorful meal. This Italian recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs salmon fillets with skin, olive oil, Dijon mustard 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 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

• 2 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets with skin
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh dill
• 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
2. Step 2: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and golden. Flip carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
3. Step 3: While salmon cooks, mix 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill in a small bowl until smooth.
4. Step 4: Serve the salmon fillets topped generously with the mustard dill sauce.