High Protein Salmon with Dill
Elevate your dinner game with this High Protein Salmon with Dill recipe—an easy, nutritious meal brimming with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Featuring tender, flaky salmon fillets brushed with a bold blend of olive oil, garlic, paprika, and zesty lemon, this dish is baked to perfection and topped with a creamy dill yogurt sauce that adds a tangy, refreshing finish. Packed with protein and heart-healthy omega-3s, it’s an ideal choice for a wholesome and balanced meal. Prep time is just 15 minutes, making it a quick but impressive recipe to serve to family or guests. Enjoy each bite with the vibrant zest of fresh dill and lemon, and pair it with roasted veggies or a light salad for an unforgettable dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh dill
- 1 whole (zested and juiced) lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Brush the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh dill and lemon zest over the salmon fillets.
Drizzle the juice of half the lemon over the salmon.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
While the salmon is baking, prepare the dill sauce by combining Greek yogurt, the remaining lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Mix well.
Once the salmon is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a minute.
Serve the salmon fillets with a generous dollop of the dill yogurt sauce on top or on the side. Garnish with additional fresh dill if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1697 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.7 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 280 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 2990 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 159.0 g | 318% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 412 mg | 9% | |
*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.
