Baked Dorsum Salmon with Dill and Capers

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Salmon fillets baked until buttery-soft, topped with a briny dill-caper sauce that elevates the dish's top layer. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 23 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 13 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet, skin-side down.
  2. 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.
  3. Step 3: Top salmon with 1 tablespoon chopped dill, 2 teaspoons drained capers, and 1/2 thinly sliced lemon.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 12-14 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately with lemon slices.

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