Pan-Seared Scottish Salmon with Dill and Lemon Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

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Fresh Scottish salmon pan-seared to crispy perfection, finished with a bright lemon and dill butter sauce for a refined yet simple British seafood dish. This British-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Scottish salmon fillets, skin on, unsalted butter, fresh dill, chopped 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 British cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6-ounce) fillets Scottish salmon fillets, skin on
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 Scottish salmon fillets (6 ounces each) and season both sides with 1 teaspoon sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp and golden.
Step 3: Flip the fillets carefully and cook the flesh side for 2-3 minutes until just cooked through.
Step 4: Remove salmon from the pan and set aside on a warm plate.
Step 5: In the same pan, melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant and the sauce slightly thickens.
Step 6: Spoon the lemon-dill butter over the salmon fillets and serve immediately with steamed vegetables or new potatoes.