Pan-Seared Smoked Salmon with Dill and Lemon

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Perfectly seared salmon fillets topped with fresh dill and lemon, offering a bright, elegant finish. This Nordic-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs smoked salmon fillets, olive oil, lemon 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: 10 min Serves 4 Nordic cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 smoked salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes without moving.
  3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and cook for 2 more minutes until golden and heated through.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and top with 1 lemon sliced and 3 tbsp chopped fresh dill.
  5. Step 5: Squeeze 2 tbsp lemon juice over the salmon and serve immediately.

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