Dill and Lemon Baked Salmon (Printable)
Flaky salmon baked with fresh dill, lemon zest, and garlic for a light 28-minute main dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin on or off as preferred
→ Marinade & Seasonings
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
→ Garnish (optional)
08 - Lemon slices
09 - Extra chopped dill
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Pat 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 15–18 minutes, or until salmon is just opaque and flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature should reach 145°F).
07 - Remove from oven, garnish with extra dill, and serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The bright herbal citrus combo makes even basic salmon feel restaurant worthy
- Its practically foolproof with just ten minutes of prep and zero cleanup drama
02 -
- Overcooking salmon is the only way to ruin this recipe so pull it from the oven when there's still a hint of translucency in the center
- Lemon zest is where all the concentrated citrus flavor lives so do not skip this step
03 -
- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge
- Buy the best salmon you can find since fresh quality really shines in this simple preparation