Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce

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Perfectly crisp-skinned salmon fillets with a bright, herb-infused sauce that complements the fish's natural richness. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden and crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes more until just opaque in center. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, melt remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Finely chop shallot and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
  5. Step 5: Add minced lemon zest, 2 tbsp chopped dill, and heavy cream. Simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
  6. Step 6: Return salmon to skillet, spooning sauce over top. Garnish with remaining dill and lemon slices.

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