text: By: Joanna Cismaru Posted:5/24/2021 Updated:5/24/2021
  This Lemon Dill Pan Fried Salmon really is simplicity at its finest. In 20 minutes you can have this incredibly delicious lemon dill salmon that requires only a handful of ingredients!
  I used to love eating salmon, it was pretty much the only thing I'd order whenever we'd go to a restaurant. Until one day I had enough, and stopped eating salmon for years. But in my forever quest of cooking and eating healthier (not always successful), I brought salmon back into our diets with this gorgeous Lemon Dill Pan Fried Salmon!
  Takes 20 Minutes Total
  On the occasions that I do cook with salmon, I like to keep it simple, same with my other recipes. However, one of my all time favorite ways to have salmon is pan seared with fresh lemon juice and lots of dill. As a matter of fact, when I think of what goes well on salmon, lemon and dill always come to mind first! It's like a match made in heaven. This recipe is made entirely in one pan, in just 20 minutes, making it the perfect healthy, weeknight meal!
  Salmon – I used skinless salmon, cut into 4 fillets.
  Butter – I used unsalted to control the sodium. If you use salted you won't have to add as much when seasoning.
  Seasoning – Salt & pepper, to taste. Season to your liking!
  Lemon Juice – If anything, I highly recommend using freshly squeezed lemon juice for this recipe.
  Dill – I like using fresh dill, chopped.
  How To Make Lemon Dill Pan Fried Salmon
  You can! Just keep in mind, if using fillets with skin, place skin-side down first when cooking.
  As the fish cooks you'll notice the color of the fillet will begin to lighten, starting at the bottom. The salmon is done cooking when it looks opaque.
  Can I Used Dried Dill For This?
  I do prefer using fresh dill for this recipe, however if you only have dried herbs on hand that you'd like to use up, you can most definitely substitute them in for this recipe! Just keep in mind that 1 tablespoon fresh equals 1 teaspoon dried herbs so don't go too overboard!
  Fresh lemons are a must! Once the salmon is done, add a squeeze of fresh lemon over top and you'll be in heaven. This salmon works with many side dishes, if you want to keep it healthy, add a salad on the side, or some healthy roasted veggies. No matter what you choose to serve this salmon with, you're going to love every last bite.
  ▢ 1 pound salmon skinless, cut into 4 fillets
  G. Cosper says
  Posted on 28 March 2022 at 6:46 pm
  Just made this super easy dish. Forgot to put salt and pepper on the fillets! Did use ghee for my fat and the favored cast iron pan. Microwaved the lemon before poking with a fork to get the juice out and only had dried dill weed.
  Sooooooooo good! Perfect texture. I did leave the narrow edges of the fish folded over to preserve the thickness and nothing over cooked
  Leon C. Stansfield says
  Posted on 31 July 2021 at 7:59 pm
  I don't usually cook. However, my wife bought some frozen salmon fillets. They were smaller than the ones shown. They mostly were thickest in the middle, and tapered to the edges, being cut across the salmon body. I was a bit worried that they might overcook at medium high heat, but I set the timer for 6 minutes about a minute after getting the fillets into the hot pan which had avocado oil and butter sizzling away. It was hot! They were delicious! The timing suggestions seemed to work, although I did begin to turn down the electric heat after turning.
  Posted on 27 November 2020 at 2:59 am
  This is the first time I have ever cooked salmon in my life. I used this recipe, and the salmon melted in my mouth!
  Melissa Readling says
  Posted on 1 November 2020 at 2:37 pm
  Easy as 1-2-3! And yummy! Will make again. Do suggest if using Alaskan wild sockeye salmon, cut cooking time down by 2-3 minutes on first side. Thinner filets cook more quickly.