Sautéed Salmon with Dill and Whiskey Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Pan-seared salmon fillets with a bright dill sauce and a hint of Irish whiskey for a sophisticated dinner. This Irish-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Salmon fillets, skin-on, Olive oil, Dill, finely chopped 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) Salmon fillets, skin-on
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Dill, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Irish whiskey
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Nonstick skillets worth buying → Best Nonstick Cookware for 2026: Top 5 Skillet Picks + Buying Guide

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes without moving, until skin is crispy and golden.
3. Step 3: Flip salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes more, until flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
4. Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and set aside. Add 2 tbsp Irish whiskey and 1 tbsp lemon juice to skillet, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 1 minute until liquid reduces by half.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp chopped dill, cooking for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly. Pour over salmon.