Dill and Lemon Baked Salmon (Print Version)

Vibrant salmon fillet baked with fresh dill and zesty lemon for a light, flavorful main dish ready in 28 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 bright lemon and fresh dill transform simple salmon into something that feels like dinner at a nice restaurant without any fancy techniques
It's practically foolproof even for people who swear they can't cook fish without drying it out

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Dry the salmon fillets thoroughly before applying the herb mixture because excess moisture prevents the seasonings from sticking properly
The salmon continues cooking slightly after leaving the oven, so remove it when it still looks slightly underdone in the very center

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Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly than cold straight from the refrigerator
Invest in a good instant-read thermometer because 145°F is the sweet spot for perfectly cooked fish every single time