Description
A simple and healthy baked salmon recipe infused with fresh lemon, garlic, and dill, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
Marinade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Garnish
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet for even cooking.
- Make the marinade: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and dill. Mix well to blend the flavors.
- Apply the marinade: Spoon or brush the marinade evenly over each salmon fillet, ensuring they are fully coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Add lemon slices: Top each fillet with a thin slice of lemon to enhance the citrus aroma and add visual appeal.
- Bake the salmon: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Garnish and serve: Remove the salmon from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately while hot and tender.
Notes
- Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or a green salad for a balanced meal.
- For a grilled version, use the same marinade and grill over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side instead of baking.
- Ensure salmon is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 145°F.
- Use fresh dill for a brighter flavor or dried for convenience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
