Baked Lemon-Dill Salmon with Roasted Carrots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-16 · Updated 2026-04-16

Flaky salmon fillets baked with bright lemon and dill, served alongside caramelized roasted carrots for a nutrient-packed dinner. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, lemon juice, fresh dill 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (5 oz each) salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh dill
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb carrots
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat salmon dry, then rub with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp dill, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
2. Step 2: Toss 1 lb peeled, sliced carrots with 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper on a baking sheet.
3. Step 3: Place salmon on top of carrots and bake 15-18 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and carrots are tender with golden edges.
4. Step 4: Garnish with remaining 1 tbsp dill and 1 tbsp lemon juice before serving.