Baked Lemon-Dill Salmon with Herb-Infused Potatoes
Salmon fillets baked with bright lemon and fresh dill, accompanied by tender potatoes roasted with rosemary and garlic for a simple yet elegant meal. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 35 minutes pairs (6 oz) salmon fillets, lemon, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 2 medium potatoes
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Dice potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes and toss with 1 tbsp avocado oil, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Step 2: Arrange potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes while preparing salmon.
- Step 3: Cut lemon into 4 wedges. Place salmon skin-side down on a separate baking sheet, top with lemon wedges, 1/2 tbsp fresh dill, salt, and pepper.
- Step 4: Bake salmon and potatoes together for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily and potatoes are golden, then sprinkle with remaining dill.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Baked Lemon-Dill Salmon with Herb-Infused Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 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 Herb-Infused Potatoes?
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 (6 oz) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Lemon-Dill Salmon with Herb-Infused Potatoes?
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 Herb-Infused Potatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Herb-Infused Potatoes?
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
- ★★★★★
Best salmon recipe ever! The lemon-dill combo is divine. I'll be making this every week.
- ★★★★★
This was the perfect weeknight dinner! The salmon was perfectly flaky and the potatoes were so flavorful. My whole family loved it.
- ★★★★☆
The salmon was moist and the potatoes were amazing. A little more dill could have been nice, but overall excellent.