Baked Lemon-Dill Salmon
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An easy baked salmon with just a few minutes of prep work and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1.5-2 pound salmon filet
- 4 tablespoons salted butter melted
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aide.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, black pepper, dill, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Remove salmon filet from its packaging and use a paper towel to pat it dry. If using skin-on salmon (we like skin-on best), do not cut off the skin, but clean off any fish scales that may have made their way onto the flesh.
- Place salmon filet, skin side down, on prepared baking sheet.
- Brush butter mixture over the top of the salmon filet and spread evenly.
- Bake salmon for 10-12 minutes or until it is just beginning to turn opaque in the center and registers around 125°.
- If you'd like to brown the top of the salmon filet, flip the oven on to the broil setting and broil for a couple minutes longer.
- Garnish with fresh lemon juice and serve.
Notes
Do not overcook! Salmon will continue cooking when it's removed from the oven. Keep it under 140°F for a tender, juicy result.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 289IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg