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Pan-Seared Lemon Dill Salmon

A quick and healthy salmon recipe with crispy skin and bright lemon dill flavor, ready in just 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 2 salmon fillets skin-on
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes.
  4. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes.
  5. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  6. Add lemon juice, zest, and dill, spoon over salmon.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh dill and do not overcook salmon for best results.