Best Baked Salmon with Dill
A showstopping salmon dish with a crispy skin, herb-infused butter, and a lemony glaze that melts into the flesh. This American seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, unsalted butter, and fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 "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.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 4 oz unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced (2 tbsp)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat 4 salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix 4 oz softened butter, 2 tbsp chopped dill, 2 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Spread the mixture evenly over each salmon fillet.
- Step 3: Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over the top of the salmon. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the skin is crispy and the flesh is flaky and just cooked through.
- Step 4: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional dill and lemon wedges.
