Dill and Lemon Baked Salmon (Print View)

Flaky salmon fillets infused with fresh dill and bright lemon, oven-baked to perfection in under 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin on or off as preferred

02 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)

03 - 1 large lemon, zested and juiced

04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

06 - 1 teaspoon sea salt

07 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

08 - Lemon slices

09 - Extra chopped dill

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

02 - Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

03 - In a small bowl, combine the dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

04 - Spoon or brush the dill-lemon mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.

05 - Arrange a few lemon slices on top of the fillets if desired.

06 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the salmon is just opaque and flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature should reach 145°F).

07 - Remove from the oven, garnish with extra dill, and serve immediately.

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The lemon and dill combination makes every bite feel bright and summery, even in the dead of winter
Its practically foolproof even if you've never cooked fish before

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Overcooked salmon is dry and sad, so start checking at 15 minutes and pull it when it's just barely opaque in the center
Marinating the fish in the seasoning mixture for 30 minutes before baking makes a noticeable difference in flavor

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If your salmon fillets vary in thickness, tuck the thin ends under so they cook evenly
Room temperature fish cooks more evenly, so take it out of the fridge about 15 minutes before you start