Description
This Lemon Dill Salmon recipe combines the brightness of citrus with the herby freshness of dill, creating a quick, elegant, and nutritious dish perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, preferably wild-caught)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or 1 tablespoon dried)
Salt and pepper to taste
3 garlic cloves, minced
Optional: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
1. Pat salmon fillets dry and place skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, dill, salt, pepper, and mustard if using.
3. Brush mixture over salmon fillets and garnish with lemon slices.
4. Bake at 400°F for 14–18 minutes, until salmon flakes easily and reaches 125–135°F internally.
5. Let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.
6. Serve with sides like lemon asparagus, buttered couscous, or cauliflower mash.
Notes
To avoid albumin (white gunk), bring salmon to room temp for 15 mins, use oil, and bake gently.
For deeper flavor, marinate fillets in the lemon-dill mixture for 20–30 mins before cooking.
Great for meal prep—serve cold in salads, wraps, or grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14-18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: lemon dill salmon, easy salmon recipe, gluten-free dinner