Dill and Lemon Baked Salmon (Printable Version)

Aromatic salmon baked with fresh dill and zesty lemon for a light, flavorful main.

# What You 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 dill and lemon combination creates a bright, restaurant quality flavor in just 20 minutes
Even people who swear they dont like fish have asked me for this recipe

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Dont let the salmon sit at room temperature longer than 20 minutes before cooking
The fish continues cooking after it leaves the oven, so remove it when its slightly underdone in the center

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Room temperature ingredients blend better, so let your lemon and oil sit out for 15 minutes
If your dill looks wilted, trim the stems and stand it in a glass of water for an hour