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Pan-Seared Lemon Dill Salmon

Quick and flavorful salmon with a golden crust, finished with a bright lemon butter dill sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 tbsp dill chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season salmon with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil and sear salmon skin-side down.
  3. Flip and cook until done.
  4. Make sauce with butter, garlic, lemon.
  5. Spoon sauce over salmon and serve.

Notes

Do not overcrowd pan. Use fresh lemon and dill for best flavor.