Description
Delight your taste buds with this flavorful and easy-to-make Salmon with Lemon and Dill recipe. Perfectly baked salmon fillets infused with zesty lemon, aromatic dill, and savory garlic, creating a dish that is both light and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 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: Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them skin-side down on the baking sheet.
- Make the Marinade: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Spoon the mixture over each salmon fillet.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F (63°C) internal temperature.
- Rest and Serve: Let the salmon rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh dill or lemon wedges.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted potatoes, asparagus, or a green salad.
- For a variation, you can grill the salmon instead of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
