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Easy Crockpot Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce (Best 30-Min Meal)

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This Easy Crockpot Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce is the perfect weeknight dinner—tender, flaky salmon with a bright, creamy sauce, all made in under 30 minutes with minimal effort. It’s proof that the best recipes come from learning what not to do.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
  • 1 large lemon (zest and juice)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: extra fresh dill, lemon slices, red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Remove any pin bones with tweezers if needed.
  2. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, lemon zest (about 1 teaspoon), lemon juice (about 2 tablespoons), minced garlic, chopped dill, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Pour the broth into the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Place the salmon fillets in a single layer on top of the broth, skin-side down if using skin-on.
  4. Spoon the lemon dill sauce evenly over each fillet, spreading to coat.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 20-25 minutes. Check at 20 minutes by inserting a fork into the thickest part—salmon should flake easily but still look slightly translucent in the center.
  6. Turn off the slow cooker and let the salmon rest for 2-3 minutes with the lid on. Use tongs to transfer fillets to plates. Spoon remaining sauce from the crockpot over the top.

Notes

Don’t cook salmon on HIGH—it will dry out. Start checking at 20 minutes to avoid overcooking. For best results, let salmon sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking. Use parchment paper for easy cleanup. Too much broth will make the salmon mushy; stick to ¼ cup.

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