Baked Lemon-Dill Salmon with Garlic Butter Glaze

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Tender salmon fillets baked with a vibrant lemon-dill butter sauce that adds rich flavor and a glossy finish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, unsalted butter, garlic cloves 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: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tbsp olive oil and place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down.
  2. Step 2: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1 tsp lemon zest. Season the mixture with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the garlic butter sauce evenly over each salmon fillet, ensuring they are well coated.
  5. Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the butter sauce is bubbly.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 3 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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