Dill and Lemon Baked Salmon (Printable Version)

Tender baked salmon with fresh dill, lemon zest, and garlic for a bright, aromatic main course ready in under 30 minutes.

# What You’ll 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 15–18 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 lemon and dill combo creates this bright, fresh flavor that makes weeknight dinners feel like something youd order at a nice restaurant
Its practically foolproof even if you rarely cook fish, and the whole thing comes together in under 30 minutes

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Dry your salmon thoroughly with paper towels before seasoning, because any moisture on the surface will steam the fish instead of letting it bake properly
The salmon continues cooking slightly after you pull it from the oven, so remove it when it's just barely opaque to avoid drying it out completely

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Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly, so let it sit out for 15 minutes before you start prepping
Check for doneness by inserting a fork into the thickest part and twisting slightly if it flakes easily, youre done