Quick-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

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A light, elegant main course featuring perfectly seared salmon fillets with a bright citrus-dill sauce that. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, lemon, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 385 calories and feeds 2, 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: 10 min Serves 2 American cuisine 385 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
1, zested and juiced lemon
2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh dill
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 clove, minced garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with sea salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down in skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and golden. Flip and cook 3-4 minutes more until fish is opaque at the thickest part.
Step 3: Remove salmon from skillet and keep warm. Add minced garlic and lemon zest to skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant. Whisk in lemon juice, dill, and butter until sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.