Description
This Lemon Dill Salmon recipe offers a quick, flavorful, and healthy dinner option featuring tender baked salmon fillets infused with fresh dill, garlic, and a buttery lemon sauce. Perfectly baked for a light yet satisfying meal, it’s ready in just 20 minutes and serves four.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 1 pound salmon, skin-on
Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425℉ (220℃) to ensure it’s hot enough for perfectly baked salmon.
- Prepare Salmon Fillets: If your salmon is not already portioned, slice it into four 4-ounce fillets, keeping the skin intact for moisture and flavor.
- Arrange Fillets: Spray a large 13 x 9 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the dish, leaving a bit of space between each piece.
- Make Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Coat Fillets: Drizzle the butter sauce evenly over each salmon fillet. Place one lemon slice on top of each fillet for added flavor and aroma.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to keep the salmon moist and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes.
- Crisp Edges: Remove the foil during the last 2-3 minutes of baking to allow the edges of the salmon to crisp up slightly, enhancing the texture.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired for extra brightness.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh salmon fillets with the skin on.
- You may substitute unsalted butter and adjust salt accordingly if you prefer lower sodium.
- If fresh dill isn’t available, dried dill can be used, but reduce the amount by half for best flavor balance.
- Check the salmon doneness by ensuring it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a light salad for a complete healthy meal.
