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Fork cutting into a piece of salmon topped with garlic dill butter compound

Dill Garlic Butter Salmon

Pan seared salmon seasoned with garlic dill butter compound. A simple and flavorful salmon dinner ready quickly under 15 minutes!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Author: MinShien

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs fresh salmon 4-5 salmon fillets
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • ~1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Dill Garlic Butter Compound

  • 3 tbsp salted butter softened
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh dill chopped
  • a pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Cut salmon into ~2-inch wide fillets. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper on both sides
  • Heat large skillet under medium heat. Add olive oil. Once oil is heated, place salmon on skillet and sear for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and sear the other side. Cover skillet with lid for a minute or two.
  • Once the internal temperature of salmon reaches 145℉, remove salmon from skillet.
  • Bring together all the ingredients for dill garlic butter compound. Mix to combine.
  • Place a dollop of garlic dill butter on each piece of salmon. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Cook time depends on thickness and temperature of salmon. Cook for longer if needed
This new and improved recipe was retested and updated in April 2024.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 724mg | Potassium: 843mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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