Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLazy BettyPan-seared Salmon Recipe

Pan-seared Salmon Recipe

Inspired by Lazy Betty
Time30m
Serves4

Served with a lemon dill sauce.

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Ingredients

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Salmon

Method

Salmon Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salmon

    Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the fillets with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  3. 3

    Sear the Salmon

    Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.

  4. 4

    Flip and Cook

    Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

  5. 5

    Remove from Heat

    Once done, transfer the salmon to a plate and cover to keep warm.

Lemon Dill Sauce Preparation

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, chopped dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and salt.

  2. 7

    Mix Well

    Stir all the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.

  3. 8

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice, if desired.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve

    Serve the pan-seared salmon hot, drizzled with the lemon dill sauce.

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