Pan-Seared Dill Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Roasted Baby Potatoes

Enjoy tender, pan-seared salmon fillets flavored with fresh dill, paired with stovetop lemon-garlic baby potatoes for a bright, gluten-free meal. This weeknight recipe is quick, healthy, and bursting with fresh flavors.

⏱️ 25 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 360 calories
Pan-Seared Dill Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Roasted Baby Potatoes
Ingredients
  • 4 pieces salmon fillets (skin-on)
  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 whole lemon, zest and juice
  • 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
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Instructions

1

Place halved baby potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 8 minutes until just tender, then drain.

⏱️ 8 minutes 🌡️ Medium-high
2

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add drained potatoes, garlic, lemon zest, and 0.5 tsp salt. Sauté for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fragrant.

⏱️ 7 minutes 🌡️ Medium
3

While potatoes cook, pat salmon fillets dry. Season with remaining salt, black pepper, and half the chopped dill.

⏱️ 2 minutes
4

Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a separate skillet over medium-high. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for 4 minutes. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes, until just cooked through.

⏱️ 7 minutes 🌡️ Medium-high
5

Finish potatoes with lemon juice and remaining dill. Serve salmon fillets with the lemon-garlic potatoes on the side.

⏱️ 1 minute
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Nutrition Information

360
Calories
28g
Protein
22g
Carbs
18g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, use 2 teaspoons of dried dill in place of 2 tablespoons fresh dill, but the flavor will be a bit more concentrated.

Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and the flesh is opaque throughout.

Yes, this recipe is naturally dairy-free as written.

A nonstick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet works best to prevent the salmon skin from sticking.

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