Easy • Seafood
Crispy Garlic Dill Salmon
Flaky, pan-seared salmon with a golden, garlicky dill crust, ready in under 20 minutes.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Level
- Easy
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If you think cooking fish at home is intimidating, prepare to have your mind changed! This Crispy Garlic Dill Salmon is incredibly simple, yet tastes like something you'd order at a fancy restaurant. With a perfectly golden, savory crust and tender, flaky interior, this salmon dish is bursting with fresh garlic and dill flavors. It's quick enough for a weeknight, but elegant enough for guests. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to achieve such delicious results!
Ingredients
Yield: 2 servings
Main
- 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Preparation
Step 1
Pat salmon fillets very dry with paper towels. This is key for crispy skin/crust. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine minced garlic and chopped fresh dill (if using dried, mix with salt and pepper).
Step 3
Heat olive oil and butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once butter is melted and shimmering, place salmon fillets skin-side down (if applicable).
Step 4
Cook for 4-5 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula to ensure good contact with the pan, until the skin is crispy and golden brown. The salmon should be cooked about halfway up the sides.
Step 5
Flip the salmon. Immediately sprinkle the garlic-dill mixture generously over the cooked side. Continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature reaches 145°F/63°C).
Step 6
Remove from heat. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.
Tips
- Don't overcrowd the pan; cook one or two fillets at a time to ensure proper searing.
- For extra crispy skin, make sure the salmon is very dry before adding to the hot pan.
- Feel free to swap dill for other fresh herbs like parsley or chives, or a mix!
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