Pan-Seared Scottish Salmon with Lemon-Dill Butter Sauce

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

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Fresh Scottish salmon pan-seared to a golden crust, topped with a bright lemon-dill butter sauce for a simple elegant meal. This British-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs Scottish salmon fillets, unsalted butter, fresh dill 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: 12 min Serves 4 British cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets (6 oz each) Scottish salmon fillets
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 Scottish salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 teaspoon sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
Step 3: Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 4: Remove the salmon from the skillet and keep warm on a plate.
Step 5: Reduce heat to medium and add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted and bubbling, stir in 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill. Cook the sauce for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 6: Spoon the lemon-dill butter sauce over the salmon fillets and serve immediately with steamed vegetables or new potatoes.