Description
Simple Baked Salmon with Dill and Fresh Lime for Easy Dinners
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fillet Salmon (substitute cod or halibut if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (or melted butter for richness)
- 1 teaspoon Coarse salt (or sea salt for enhanced taste)
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (or fresh parsley or thyme as substitutes)
- 1 lime (Meyer lemons can be used for a sweeter option)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Position a rack in the center and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
- Rinse the salmon fillet under cold water, then place it skin-side down on paper towels. Pat dry thoroughly to remove excess moisture, promoting a crisp finish.
- Brush the salmon with olive oil, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Season generously with coarse salt and black pepper to enhance the natural flavors.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven. For a fillet that’s about 1 inch thick, expect a cooking time of approximately 8-12 minutes, until the flesh looks opaque.
- Tent the tail with foil if it’s thinner to prevent it from drying out while the rest of the fillet cooks perfectly.
- Serve the salmon on a platter once it’s cooked through. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and garnish with torn dill and lime wedges for an extra pop of flavor.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Baked Salmon, Dill, Quick Dinner, Healthy Recipe