Salmon with dill and lemon (Printable)

Oven-baked salmon with fresh dill and lemon making a light, delicious main course.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless

→ Marinade & Flavorings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped or 2 teaspoons dried dill
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
08 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

09 - Lemon wedges, for serving
10 - Extra fresh dill, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper.
03 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and arrange them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Brush or spoon the dill mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
05 - Bake for 14 to 18 minutes, depending on thickness, until salmon flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
06 - Remove from oven, garnish with extra dill, and serve alongside lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something that feels restaurant-quality without the stress
  • The dill and lemon combination is bright and refreshing, making you feel like you're eating something both indulgent and nourishing
  • Your kitchen will smell absolutely incredible—that aroma of baking salmon with fresh herbs is something you'll crave again and again
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the salmon dry—wet fillets steam instead of bake, and you lose that lovely texture and color that makes this dish special
  • Fresh dill makes all the difference. I learned this when I once substituted dried dill thinking it would be fine, and the dish tasted flat and one-dimensional. Now I keep fresh dill on hand whenever I'm making salmon
03 -
  • Invest in a good instant-read thermometer and pull the salmon at 145°F for perfectly cooked, moist fish every single time
  • Make extra of that dill mixture and store it in a jar in your fridge—it's wonderful drizzled over roasted vegetables, fish, or even grilled chicken throughout the week

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