Description
Baked salmon is a delightful dish that transforms any meal into a celebration. With its golden, flaky texture and bright flavors of lemon and dill, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your family and friends. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this baked salmon delivers a taste experience that’s both healthy and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the fillets, then season with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice generously over each fillet and sprinkle with dill.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle honey on top if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is slightly opaque.
- Optionally, broil on high for an additional 3-5 minutes for a golden finish.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 122 mg