Pan-Seared Sockeye Salmon with Lemon and Fresh Dill

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

A simple, elegant dish featuring perfectly seared salmon fillets finished with a bright citrus-dill sauce that complements the rich fish flavor. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Sockeye salmon fillets, Lemon, Fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil 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

• 24 oz Sockeye salmon fillets
• 1 Lemon
• 2 tbsp Fresh dill
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat the 24 oz sockeye salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
3. Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4 minutes without moving until skin is golden and crispy.
4. Step 4: Flip salmon, add 2 minced garlic cloves, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over salmon and sprinkle with 1 tbsp lemon zest from the whole lemon.
6. Step 6: Transfer skillet to a preheated 400°F oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
7. Step 7: Remove from oven, discard lemon zest, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill.