Baked Lemon Dill Salmon

This baked lemon dill salmon is simple, fresh, and full of flavor. Lemon, garlic, and dill bring brightness to the salmon while the oven keeps it tender and flaky.

Recipe Developer-Estefania

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 410°F / 210°C (375°F convection / 190°C fan) and lightly grease a baking dish or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Season the 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each) with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, then place the seasoned fillets in the prepared baking pan.
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill. Pour the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets so the surface is well coated.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the center is just opaque.
Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest briefly before serving. Spoon the juices from the pan over the salmon if you like.

Notes

Use Fresh Dill: I like using fresh dill because it gives the salmon a bright herbal flavor that works beautifully with the lemon.

Check the Salmon Early: Salmon cooks quickly in the oven, so I usually check it around the 10-minute mark to keep it tender and juicy.

Serve with Sauce if You Like: This salmon also pairs nicely with a creamy dill sauce on the side if you want to add an extra layer of flavor.

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