Salmon with Dill
Elevate your dinner table with this vibrant and flavorful Salmon with Dill recipe, a perfect combination of fresh, zesty, and aromatic ingredients. Tender salmon fillets are brushed with a tangy mixture of olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, freshly chopped dill, and garlic, then roasted to perfection for a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth texture. A touch of unsalted butter adds richness, while a garnish of lemon slices and dill sprigs brings a restaurant-worthy presentation to your plate. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy baked salmon recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, pairing beautifully with roasted potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a crisp side salad. Healthy, delicious, and simple to make, Salmon with Dill is a dish that will delight every seafood lover.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 Salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 Lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 Lemon slices, for garnish
- 4 Fresh dill sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped dill, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush the salmon fillets evenly with the olive oil and dill mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
Place a small pat of unsalted butter on top of each salmon fillet.
Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Once baked, remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
Garnish each fillet with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh dill before serving.
Serve the salmon hot with your choice of sides such as steamed vegetables or roasted potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1413 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.3 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.4 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 262 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 2775 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 105.5 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 181 mg | 4% | |
*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.
