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Lemon Dill Salmon

A bright and refreshing dish featuring tender salmon fillets topped with a zesty lemon and dill sauce, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons butter for cooking
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped for flavor
  • to taste Salt and pepper for seasoning
  • as needed Lemon slices for garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  3. Place salmon, skin side down, in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp.
  4. Flip the fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add lemon juice and dill to the pan and cook for an additional minute.
  6. Serve the salmon with sauce drizzled on top and garnish with lemon slices.

Notes

Serve with a side of steamed vegetables, fresh salad, or rice/quinoa to soak up the sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, reheating gently.