Dill and Lemon Baked Salmon (Printable Version)

Vibrant salmon fillet baked with fresh dill and zesty lemon for a light, flavorful main dish ready in under 30 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

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 to 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 zesty dill-lemon combo transforms salmon into something elegant without any fancy techniques
It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks like you spent all afternoon cooking
Leftovers (if you even have them) taste just as good cold the next day

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Overcooking salmon is the fastest way to ruin it, so pull it from the oven when it's still slightly translucent in the center
Letting the fish sit with the dill-lemon mixture for even 10 minutes before baking makes a huge difference in flavor

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Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly, so let it sit out for 15 minutes before prepping
Pat the fish completely dry before adding the herb mixture, or the marinade will slide right off