Baked Salmon with Dill
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavorful and simple Baked Salmon with Dill recipe, a guaranteed hit for seafood lovers. This dish features tender, flaky salmon fillets brushed with a zesty olive oil, lemon, and garlic mixture, then sprinkled with fragrant fresh dill and a perfect blend of seasonings, including paprika for a subtle smoky touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this oven-baked salmon is light, healthy, and bursting with fresh flavors, making it the ideal main course for busy evenings. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables, silky mashed potatoes, or a crisp side salad for a wholesome and satisfying meal. Perfectly balanced and easy to prepare, this recipe is a go-to option for both everyday dinners and special occasions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole (zested and juiced) lemon
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 3 tablespoons (chopped) fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
Brush the olive oil mixture generously over the tops of the salmon fillets, ensuring even coverage.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh dill evenly over the salmon fillets.
Season the salmon with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.
Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with your choice of sides, such as steamed vegetables, roasted potatoes, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.9 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 623 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 67 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
