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Lemon Dill Salmon Fillets

This recipe features salmon fillets seasoned and cooked with fresh lemon juice, garlic, and dill, resulting in tender, flaky fish with a lightly crispy skin. The dish showcases bright citrus and herbal flavors, with the final appearance being golden-brown crusted salmon topped with fresh herbs and a glistening lemon glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Western
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets salmon fillets preferably skin-on
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 bunch fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for frying
  • to taste salt preferably sea salt
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Lemon juicer

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels; season them lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering and hot, with a gentle sizzle when the fish makes contact.
  3. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet, pressing gently to ensure contact, and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
  4. Carefully flip the fillets using tongs or a spatula, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant, making sure it doesn't burn.
  6. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish while it finishes cooking, allowing the citrus to infuse the fillets with bright flavor and create a light glaze.
  7. Sprinkle chopped dill over the fillets, letting the herbal aroma fill the air and settle onto the fish.
  8. Remove the skillet from heat once the salmon is cooked through and the lemon-dill mixture is fragrant.
  9. Transfer the fillets to plates, spoon any pan juices over the top, and garnish with extra dill if desired for a fresh presentation.
  10. Serve immediately, enjoying the tender, flaky texture with crispy skin and bright herbal notes.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while cooking or serve with a side of roasted vegetables or rice.