
Crispy Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce
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.
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
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Carefully place salmon fillets in the hot skillet, skin-side down (if skin on).
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Estimated time: 4 minutes
Flip fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped dill, minced garlic, and butter.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Spoon the lemon-dill sauce over the cooked salmon.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Serve immediately with a side of roasted vegetables or quinoa.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Garnish with extra fresh dill and lemon wedges.
Estimated time: 1 minutes