Crispy Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce

Crispy Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce

20 mins
easy
4 servings

A quick and easy recipe for perfectly crispy salmon fillets, seasoned with fresh herbs and a bright lemon-dill sauce. Ideal for a weeknight dinner.

Easy DinnerSalmonWeeknight Meal

Equipment Needed

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Large Skillet

Ingredients

  • 4.00 piecesSalmon fillets(1.5-2 pounds total)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsOlive oil(For searing)
  • 1.00 teaspoonSalt(Kosher or sea salt)
  • 1.00 teaspoonBlack pepper(Freshly ground)
  • 1.00 tablespoonFresh dill(Chopped)
  • 1.00 pieceLemon(Zest and juice)
  • 2.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 1.00 tablespoonButter(For sauce)

Instructions

1

Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

2

Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Carefully place salmon fillets in the hot skillet, skin-side down (if skin on).

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Estimated time: 4 minutes

6

Flip fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

7

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped dill, minced garlic, and butter.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Spoon the lemon-dill sauce over the cooked salmon.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Serve immediately with a side of roasted vegetables or quinoa.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Garnish with extra fresh dill and lemon wedges.

Estimated time: 1 minutes