Baked Lemon Dill Salmon

This baked lemon dill salmon combines skin-on fillets with fresh dill, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. A quick coating and uncovered oven bake make a simple dinner with tender, flaky fish.

Recipe Developer-Estefania

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Ingredients

▢ 4 skin-on salmon fillets about 6 oz / 170 g each
▢ 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus extra for greasing
▢ 2 garlic cloves minced
▢ 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
▢ 1 tablespoon lemon juice
▢ ½ teaspoon salt
▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
▢ 1 lemon thinly sliced for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the fan/convection oven to 210 °C. Lightly grease a baking dish with extra olive oil, keeping the measured 2 tablespoons for the coating.
Season the flesh of the 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each) with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Arrange the fillets skin-side down in the prepared dish.
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 garlic cloves minced, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons fresh dill. Spoon the mixture over the fillets, distributing the garlic and dill evenly across the surface.
Bake uncovered for 10–12 minutes, checking the thickest part from 10 minutes. The center should be opaque and flake easily with a fork; a food thermometer should register 63 °C. Continue cooking if needed, as thicker fillets may take longer.
Remove the baked lemon dill salmon from the oven and rest for 2 minutes. Spoon the pan juices over the fillets. Garnish with 1 thinly sliced lemon, if using, and serve.

Notes

Fan oven setting: The listed temperature already applies to a fan/convection oven; do not reduce it as though converting a conventional-oven temperature.

Coating quantity: The 2 tablespoons of olive oil belong in the garlic-dill mixture. Use additional oil for greasing so the coating keeps its intended proportions.

Timing: The 17-minute total covers preparation and baking. Allow a separate 2-minute rest before serving.

Optional sauce: The creamy dill sauce shown in the serving photograph is prepared separately. It is an optional accompaniment, not part of this card’s ingredient list.

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