Pan‑Seared Salmon with Lemon‑Dill Sauce (Dairy‑Free)
Crisp‑skin salmon fillets topped with a bright lemon‑dill sauce made from olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh dill, keeping sodium low.

Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Salmon fillets, skin-on
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/8 teaspoon Sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels; lightly season both sides with the sea salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat until shimmering, then place the salmon fillets skin‑side down and sear for 4‑5 minutes without moving, until the skin is crisp and the fish releases easily from the pan.
- 3
Flip the fillets and cook an additional 3‑4 minutes, or until the interior reaches desired doneness; remove from heat and set aside on a warm plate.
- 4
In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped dill; drizzle the sauce over the cooked salmon just before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
340
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
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