Pan-Seared Smoked Salmon with Dill Sauce
Rich smoked salmon pan-seared to crisp edges, served with a bright dill sauce made from fresh herbs and citrus. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs smoked salmon, fresh dill, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.
Ingredients
- 8 oz smoked salmon
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 1/2 lemon
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 8 oz smoked salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until skin is crisp and edges turn golden.
- Step 3: Whisk together 2 tbsp fresh dill, 1/2 juiced lemon, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a small bowl.
- Step 4: Flip salmon and cook for 1 more minute, then transfer to a plate and drizzle with dill sauce.
