Baked Lemon-Dill Salmon with Herb Crust

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Flaky salmon fillets baked to tender perfection with a bright lemon-dill sauce and a light herb crust, ready in 25 minutes. This Mediterranean seafood recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Salmon fillets, Olive oil, and Lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 2 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Step 2: Season the salmon with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tsp lemon zest; set aside to marinate for 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare, then remove from oven.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and the remaining 1/2 tsp lemon zest; pour over the salmon and serve immediately.

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