Description
Baked Salmon with Lemon & Dill is a flavorful dish that transforms tender salmon fillets with zesty lemon and aromatic dill into an elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Arrange the salmon fillets in the dish. Drizzle with olive oil, then squeeze lemon juice over each piece. Season with salt and pepper.
- Scatter fresh dill on top of the fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Optional: Drizzle additional lemon juice before serving and garnish with more dill.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a variety of sides.
- Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: Salt to taste
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 51g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Baked Salmon with Lemon