Easy Lemon and Dill Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this Easy Lemon and Dill Salmon recipe, a perfect balance of simplicity, freshness, and flavor. Tender salmon fillets are lightly drizzled with olive oil, infused with bright lemon juice, and topped with fragrant fresh dill and minced garlic for a zesty, herbaceous kick. Finished with a touch of butter to keep the fish moist and juicy, this oven-baked salmon is ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal quick and healthy meal. Whether you're serving it alongside roasted vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad, this recipe is sure to shine as the centerpiece of your plate. Perfect for seafood lovers craving a light and flavorful dish, this lemon dill salmon is as impressive as it is easy to make.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down.
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the salmon fillets and rub it in gently with your hands or a brush.
Zest the lemon and set the zest aside. Then cut the lemon in half, squeeze the juice over the salmon, and reserve any leftover lemon halves for garnish.
Sprinkle the minced garlic, fresh dill, salt, and pepper evenly over the fillets.
Cut the butter into small pieces and place them on top of the salmon fillets to ensure they stay moist while baking.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fillets are opaque and flake easily with a fork. Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.
Once finished, remove the salmon from the oven and garnish with the reserved lemon zest and any additional fresh dill if desired.
Serve the salmon immediately with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.3 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.1 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 266 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 2912 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 105.5 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 152 mg | 3% | |
*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.
