Description
Delight your taste buds with this flavorful and easy-to-make Salmon with Lemon and Dill recipe. Perfectly baked salmon fillets seasoned with zesty lemon, aromatic dill, and garlic, creating a dish that is both light and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Prepare the salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared sheet.
- Make the seasoning: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Season the salmon: Spoon the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets and top each with a lemon slice.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.
- Serve: Garnish with additional dill or lemon and serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe can also be made on the grill or stovetop.
- Pair with roasted vegetables, rice, or a green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
