Description
This Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill recipe is a flavorful and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of fresh lemon, garlic, and dill infuses the salmon with bright and zesty flavors, while baking ensures a moist and tender fillet every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 4 lemon slices
- Fresh dill sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Prepare Salmon: Pat dry salmon fillets and place them skin-side down on the baking sheet.
- Make Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Coat Salmon: Spoon marinade over each fillet and top with a lemon slice.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with dill sprigs and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or salad.
- Substitute dried dill if fresh is unavailable.
- Add red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
