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-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, unsalted butter, 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 "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
- 4 oz, softened unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
- 1, zested and juiced (2 tbsp) lemon
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 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.
