Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Butter

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Perfectly cooked salmon fillets topped with a bright, herb-infused butter sauce that complements the rich fish flavor without adding carbs. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (high protein, low carb), ready in about 18 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, unsalted butter, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 1 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/4 teaspoon sea salt and a pinch of black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes without moving until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C), then transfer to a plate.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tablespoons butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until butter foams, then stir in 1 tablespoon fresh dill.
  5. Step 5: Pour the lemon-dill butter sauce over the salmon and serve immediately.

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