Dill and Lemon Baked Salmon (Printable)

Flaky salmon baked with fresh dill, lemon zest, and garlic for a bright, healthy dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

01 - 4 salmon fillets (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 oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

03 - In a small bowl, combine 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 lemon slices on top of the fillets if desired.

06 - Bake for 15-18 minutes, until salmon is just opaque and flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature should reach 145°F).

07 - Remove from oven, garnish with extra dill, and serve immediately.

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The combination of fresh dill and lemon makes the house smell incredible while it bakes
Its nearly impossible to mess up and comes out perfectly flaky every single time

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Dry your salmon fillets thoroughly, any moisture on the surface will prevent the herb mixture from adhering properly
The fish continues cooking after you pull it from the oven, so take it out when it's slightly underdone rather than overdone

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Set your timer for the lower end of the range, you can always add more minutes but you can't undo dry fish
Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly, so take it out of the fridge fifteen minutes before baking