Description

Baked salmon with lemon and dill is a fast, flavorful easy weeknight dinner with tender, flaky salmon and a bright lemon-dill butter you will want to spoon over every bite.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets (about 4 fillets)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried dill)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Thin lemon slices, for topping (optional)
Extra dill and lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
Pat salmon dry. Place on pan, brush with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, dill, and optional Dijon and honey.
Brush sauce over salmon. Top with lemon slices if desired.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily and reaches 125°F to 130°F in the thickest part.
Optional: Broil 1 to 2 minutes to lightly brown the top.
Rest 3 minutes. Spoon pan juices over salmon and serve with extra dill and lemon wedges.

Notes

– Doneness tip: Pull at 125°F to 130°F for tender salmon. It will rise slightly as it rests.

– Herb swaps: Parsley or chives work if you do not have dill.

– Make it a sheet-pan meal: Add asparagus or green beans tossed with olive oil and salt and roast alongside.

– Tools: Rimmed sheet pan, parchment paper, small bowl, whisk or fork, brush or spoon, instant-read thermometer (helpful).

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 to 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American