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-inspired seafood recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Salmon fillets, Olive oil, 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 "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 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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