Best Ever Lemon-Dill Salmon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

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Perfectly cooked salmon glazed with a bright lemon-dill sauce, served over a bed of wild rice. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs salmon, lemon, dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Scandinavian cuisine 360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) salmon
2 lemons, zested and juiced lemon
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped dill
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil olive oil
1 cup uncooked wild rice wild rice
3 cups water water
1 tsp salt salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, olive oil, salt, and 1 tbsp water.
Step 2: Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet, brush with half the glaze, and bake for 15-18 minutes until flaky.
Step 3: Cook wild rice according to package instructions, using 3 cups water and 1 tsp salt. Serve salmon over rice with remaining glaze drizzled on top.