Baked Dorsum Salmon with Dill and Capers
Salmon fillets baked until buttery-soft, topped with a briny dill-caper sauce that elevates the dish's top layer.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Category: Seafood
Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 13 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 4 (5 ounces each) salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons, drained capers
- 1/2, thinly sliced lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet, skin-side down.
- Step 2: Rub 1 tablespoon olive oil over salmon, then sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Step 3: Top salmon with 1 tablespoon chopped dill, 2 teaspoons drained capers, and 1/2 thinly sliced lemon.
- Step 4: Bake for 12-14 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately with lemon slices.