Lemon Dill Salmon for Light Dinner Plates
A simple and flavorful recipe for baked salmon with lemon and dill, perfect for a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon slices, for garnish
- Fresh dill sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, and minced garlic.
- Place the salmon fillets in the baking dish. Season with salt and pepper, then pour the marinade over the fillets, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Place lemon slices on top of each salmon fillet.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh dill sprigs before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is ideal for a quick and healthy weeknight meal.
- Adjust baking time based on the thickness of your salmon fillets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: N/A
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