About This Recipe
When you want something light, nourishing and genuinely quick, baked salmon is hard to beat. This recipe needs just a handful of ingredients and about 25 minutes from start to finish, yet it is elegant enough for guests.
Salmon is naturally rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and baking it gently keeps the fish moist and tender. A simple mixture of olive oil, garlic, lemon and dill does the rest. Serve with steamed green beans, a crisp salad or our Mediterranean quinoa salad.
Tips for Success
- Thicker center-cut fillets cook more evenly than thin tail pieces.
- If the fillets vary in size, check the smaller ones a few minutes early.
- Leftover salmon is delicious flaked over a green salad the next day.
Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill
Tender, flaky salmon baked with lemon, garlic and fresh dill — a heart-healthy dinner ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Pat the salmon dry and arrange the fillets on the baking sheet, skin side down.
- Stir together the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, salt and pepper. Brush or spoon it evenly over the fillets.
- Top each fillet with one or two lemon slices.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F in the thickest part.
- Rest for 2 minutes, sprinkle with a little more fresh dill, and serve.
Recipe by Flavor Ora · https://flavorora.site/baked-salmon-lemon-dill.html
Questions & Answers
How do I know when salmon is done?
The fish should turn opaque and flake easily with a fork. The USDA recommends cooking fish to an internal temperature of 145°F.
Can I use frozen salmon?
Yes. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator, then pat it very dry before seasoning.
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