Easy Pan Fried Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter
Super Easy Pan Fried Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter. Takes 20 minutes to make and only requires 5 ingredients!
Easy Pan Fried Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter
I am always looking for quick dinners than I can throw together in minutes. This Pan Seared Salmon is one of them. Buttery, flakey with a hint of lemon and dill. The salmon turns out tender on the inside and super crispy on the outside.
All you need for this recipe is 20 minutes and 5 ingredients.
I’ve showed you guys my method for baking salmon and now I am going to walk you through pan frying.
Searing the salmon in a hot pan keeps the salmon crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The high heat and quick cooking helps to seal in the moisture.
5 ingredients + 20 minutes to make = The perfect weeknight dinner. Serve this salmon with rice and a veggie to make it a meal.
How to make Easy Pan Fried Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter
- Season salmon: On all sides with salt and pepper.
- Cook: Add oil to a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot add in salmon skin side down. (I typically do 2 at a time so I do not overcrowd the pan). Cook salmon for 5-7 minutes on skin side (depending on size).
- Flip: Very carefully flip salmon. If the skin is sticking to the pan give it more time to cook. It should release easily from the pan. Cook for 1-3 minutes on this side until the salmon looks opaque.
- Make the sauce: Meanwhile in a small saucepan melt butter, dill and lemon juice. Brush the butter mixture onto the cooked salmon.
- Serve: Take off of the heat. When the salmon is cool enough to handle peel off the skin. Serve immediately with lemon and dill for garnish.
A couple tips for cooking perfect salmon every time
- Make sure to pat down the salmon before searing.
- Leave the skin on the salmon during cooking. This helps the salmon stay together and not fall apart when flipping.
- Don’t try to flip the salmon if it is sticking. Give it a minute or two and it should release from the pan on its on.
What to serve with Easy Pan Fried Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter
- White or brown rice. For a low carb option try cauliflower rice.
- Steamed vegetables
- Mashed Potatoes
- Risotto
- Side Salad
Here are more Salmon Recipes to try!
- Sweet and Sour Salmon
- Hoisin Glazed Salmon and Veggies in foil
- Easy Teriyaki Salmon
- Super Easy Thai Salmon
- Blackened Salmon with Lime Butter Sauce
- Sweet and Spicy Honey Sriracha Salmon
Easy Pan Fried Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 4 salmon filets skin on
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Add oil to a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper.
- Once hot add in salmon skin side down. (I typically do 2 at a time so I do not overcrowd the pan).
- Cook salmon for 5-7 minutes on skin side (depending on size).
- Very carefully flip salmon. If the skin is sticking to the pan give it more time to cook. It should release easily from the pan. Cook for 1-3 minutes on this side until the salmon looks opaque.
- Meanwhile in a small saucepan melt butter, dill and lemon juice. Brush the butter mixture onto the cooked salmon.
- Serve immediately with lemon and dill for garnish.