Baked Lemon-Dill Salmon with Garlic Butter
Tender salmon fillets baked with garlic butter and fresh dill, served with a bright lemon finish. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs Salmon fillets, Butter, minced Garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 1, 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.
Ingredients
- 6 oz Salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2, minced Garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, chopped Fresh dill
- 1, thinly sliced Lemon
- 1 tsp Olive oil
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place 6 oz salmon fillets in a baking dish and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill.
- Step 3: Spoon garlic butter mixture evenly over salmon, then top with 1 lemon slice per fillet. Drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil.
- Step 4: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Baked Lemon-Dill Salmon with Garlic Butter take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Baked Lemon-Dill Salmon with Garlic Butter?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Lemon-Dill Salmon with Garlic Butter?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Baked Lemon-Dill Salmon with Garlic Butter for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Baked Lemon-Dill Salmon with Garlic Butter?
American seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
