Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Low Sodium Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce—an irresistible combination of health-conscious cooking and restaurant-quality flavor. Perfectly seared salmon fillets boast a golden, crispy exterior, while the inside remains tender and flaky, thanks to a quick basting with unsalted butter. A creamy and zesty lemon dill sauce, made with Greek yogurt, fresh dill, and a touch of honey, adds a bright, tangy finish without relying on added salt. Ready in just 30 minutes, this heart-healthy dish strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and sophistication. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or a light salad for a wholesome, satisfying meal the whole family will love.
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Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season them with black pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Once hot, place salmon fillets in the skillet skin-side up. Sear for 4-5 minutes, or until the salmon is deeply golden.
Flip the salmon fillets, add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, and reduce the heat to medium. Continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes, basting the salmon with the melted butter occasionally, until the fillets are cooked through and easily flake with a fork.
While the salmon is cooking, prepare the lemon dill sauce. Squeeze the juice of one lemon into a small bowl.
Mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh dill finely. Add these to the bowl with lemon juice.
Combine the Greek yogurt with the lemon juice, garlic, dill, and honey. Mix well until smooth and consistent.
Remove salmon fillets from the skillet and allow them to rest for a few minutes.
Serve the salmon fillets on plates and drizzle with the prepared lemon dill sauce. Garnish with extra fresh dill if desired.
Serving size | (739.7g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 1413.1 |
Total Fat 98.6g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 20.9g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
Cholesterol 243.2mg | 0% |
Sodium 449.2mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 18.3g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 6.0g | 0% |
Total Sugars 11.6g | |
Protein 117.5g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 180.4mg | 0% |
Iron 4.0mg | 0% |
Potassium 317.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories