Dinner
Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill
Simple, flaky oven-roasted salmon with bright lemon and herbs — a fast, healthy weeknight staple.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 lemon (half sliced, half juiced)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- 2
Pat the salmon dry and place it skin-side down on the sheet.
- 3
Mix the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and brush it over the salmon.
- 4
Top each fillet with lemon slices and fresh dill.
- 5
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature 125-130°F for medium).
- 6
Rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
- 7
Serve with steamed vegetables or a simple salad.
Watch How to Make It
Tips
- Don't overcook — pull the salmon when it's just barely opaque in the center, since it continues cooking while resting.
- A quick broil for the last 2 minutes gives nice color.
