Easy Lemon and Dill Salmon

Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this Easy Lemon and Dill Salmon recipe, a perfect balance of simplicity, freshness, and flavor. Tender salmon fillets are lightly drizzled with olive oil, infused with bright lemon juice, and topped with fragrant fresh dill and minced garlic for a zesty, herbaceous kick. Finished with a touch of butter to keep the fish moist and juicy, this oven-baked salmon is ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal quick and healthy meal. Whether you're serving it alongside roasted vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad, this recipe is sure to shine as the centerpiece of your plate. Perfect for seafood lovers craving a light and flavorful dish, this lemon dill salmon is as impressive as it is easy to make.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 whole lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.

Step 2

Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down.

Step 3

Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the salmon fillets and rub it in gently with your hands or a brush.

Step 4

Zest the lemon and set the zest aside. Then cut the lemon in half, squeeze the juice over the salmon, and reserve any leftover lemon halves for garnish.

Step 5

Sprinkle the minced garlic, fresh dill, salt, and pepper evenly over the fillets.

Step 6

Cut the butter into small pieces and place them on top of the salmon fillets to ensure they stay moist while baking.

Step 7

Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fillets are opaque and flake easily with a fork. Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.

Step 8

Once finished, remove the salmon from the oven and garnish with the reserved lemon zest and any additional fresh dill if desired.

Step 9

Serve the salmon immediately with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	630.8 grams (630.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1410

Total Fat 107.30g	138%
Saturated Fat 25.10g	126%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 266mg	89%
Sodium 2912mg	127%
Total Carbohydrate 8.40g	3%
Dietary Fiber 6.20g	22%
Total Sugars 1.60g
Protein 105.50g	211%

Vitamin D 5IU	23%
Calcium 44mg	3%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 152mg	3%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.9%

Protein: 29.7%

Carbs: 2.4%