The Best Lemon-Dill Grilled Salmon

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Perfectly seared salmon with a zesty lemon-dill glaze, making it the best healthy main course for any occasion. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 23 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 320 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: 15 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder.
  2. Step 2: Zest 1 lemon into a small bowl, then squeeze 2 tbsp juice. Finely chop 3 tbsp fresh dill and mix with 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, and juice until combined.
  3. Step 3: Brush the lemon-dill mixture evenly over salmon fillets, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Step 4: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Place salmon skin-side down (if skin is on) and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden and easily releases from the pan.
  5. Step 5: Flip salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare, with a slight pink center.

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