Dill Salmon

This dill salmon is baked with fresh dill and lemon slices, the two flavors that marry together perfectly on top of flakey salmon filets. Plus, it’s ready in under 20 minutes total!

Why this recipe works

We love a quick, easy, and flavorful salmon recipe. Honestly, you’ll probably spend more time waiting for the oven to preheat than you will preparing this dill salmon dish.

We’re using both dried and fresh dill for ultimate flavor, then adding in some lemon slices to incorporate even more refreshing taste. Simply coat the filets in olive oil, garlic salt, dried dill, and black pepper then top with fresh dill and lemon slices. Pop in a toasty warm oven for 7-9 minutes until pull-apart flakey and enjoy with a side of roasted green beans for a healthy meal packed with omega-3 fatty acids plus folate and potassium.

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

SALMON – You can purchase salmon filets individually or buy a whole center-cut salmon and cut them yourself. Be sure to cut into filets while the fish is raw.

How to Make Dill Salmon

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1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Place a wire rack onto a large baking sheet.
2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic salt, dried dill, and black pepper.
3. Using gloved hands, spread olive oil mixture all over all sides of the salmon filets. Top each filet with fresh dill.
4. Place seasoned filets onto wire rack on baking sheet.
5. Top each filet with lemon slices.
6. Bake uncovered for 7-9 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

The best way to tell when salmon is done cooking is to poke the top of the filet with either your finger or the back side of a fork. If the filet easily flakes where you see the white lines, it’s ready!

Store leftover dill salmon in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. For reheating, it’s best to do so at a low temperature in the oven. I would recommend preheating the oven to 300F, placing the filets on a baking sheet, and reheating for around 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. You don’t want to rush the process of reheating salmon as it can dry out rather quickly.

Serving Suggestions

This dill salmon boasts bold flavors and pairs really well with roasted or steamed veggies such as green beans, carrots, asparagus, cauliflower, or broccoli. Roasted potatoes are also a favorite around here when it comes to salmon sides. You can also opt for a nice crisp dinner salad with lemon or balsamic dressing. Enjoy warm from the oven.

More Salmon Recipes

• Teriyaki Salmon
• Blackened Salmon
• Maple Soy Salmon
• Dijon Lemon Caper Salmon
• Honey Salmon

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