Pan-Seared Sockeye Salmon with Dill and Capers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

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Flaky salmon fillets pan-seared to perfection, finished with a fragrant dill-caper sauce that enhances the fish's natural richness. This Pacific Northwest-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs Sockeye salmon fillets, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Pacific Northwest cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each), skin-on Sockeye salmon fillets
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp, drained capers
1, cut into wedges lemon

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down in skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes without moving, until skin is crispy and golden. Flip and cook for 3-4 minutes more until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 3: Remove salmon from skillet. Add 2 tbsp fresh dill and 1 tbsp capers to the skillet, stirring to combine with oil and browned bits for 1 minute until fragrant. Spoon dill-caper mixture over salmon and serve immediately with lemon wedges.