Baked Lemon-Honey Salmon with Dill Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

Oven-baked salmon glazed with a tangy lemon-honey mixture and served with a refreshing dill yogurt sauce for a healthy, elegant dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, lemon juice, honey 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 each) salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Brush this glaze evenly over the salmon fillets.
3. Step 3: Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp lemon zest in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
5. Step 5: Serve each salmon fillet topped with a generous dollop of the dill yogurt sauce.