Whiskey-Glazed Salmon with Dill and Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

A restaurant-worthy salmon fillet with a sweet-smoky whiskey glaze and bright citrus notes. This Irish-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, Irish whiskey 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 ounces each) salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Irish whiskey
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh dill
• 1, sliced lemon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry, then season both sides with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy and golden. Flip and cook 3-4 minutes more until just cooked through.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon Irish whiskey, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest until combined.
5. Step 5: Pour whiskey glaze over salmon, add 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill and 1 sliced lemon. Transfer skillet to oven and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes until glaze bubbles and salmon is cooked to preference.
6. Step 6: Remove from oven, garnish with extra dill, and serve immediately.