Description
This Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill recipe is a fresh and flavorful dish that’s perfect for an easy yet elegant dinner. The combination of zesty lemon, aromatic dill, and tender salmon creates a delightful main course that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 lemon (thinly sliced)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic.
- Coat the salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet. Brush each fillet with the lemon mixture and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and chopped dill. Top each fillet with a lemon slice.
- Bake the salmon: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Serve: Serve warm with additional lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon in the lemon mixture for 15 minutes before baking.
- Pairs well with roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
