Description
This Salmon with Lemon and Dill recipe is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy seafood. Baked to perfection with a flavorful lemon and dill marinade, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Fillets:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Prepare Salmon: Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet skin-side down.
- Make Marinade: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Coat Salmon: Spoon or brush the marinade over the salmon fillets and top with lemon slices.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with dill or lemon wedges and serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile and can be grilled or pan-seared.
- Pair with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- If using dried dill, adjust the quantity to 2 teaspoons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
