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5 Ingredient Salmon Dinner Recipe Easy Quick Weeknight Meal in 30 Minutes

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A simple, flavorful salmon dinner made with just five ingredients, ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for quick weeknight meals that are healthy and satisfying.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced and zested
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: mince the garlic, zest and juice the lemon, and chop the dill. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels.
  2. Make the lemon-dill sauce: whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and chopped dill in a small bowl.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving it until a golden crust forms and edges turn opaque.
  4. Flip the salmon carefully using tongs and cook for another 2-3 minutes until just cooked through and flakes easily but remains moist.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low and pour the lemon-dill sauce over the salmon. Let it simmer gently for 1 minute to warm through and soak into the fish.
  6. Serve immediately, spooning any extra sauce from the pan on top.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before cooking for a crispy skin and nice sear. Do not overcook; salmon is perfect at 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare. Use fresh garlic and dill for best flavor. Save pan sauce by deglazing with water or broth after cooking. If salmon sticks to the pan, ensure skillet is hot before adding fish and do not flip too soon.

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