Crisped Lemon-Dill Salmon with Herb-Infused Potatoes

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Perfectly cooked salmon fillets with bright lemon and dill flavors, paired with potatoes roasted until golden with fresh herbs. This seafood ready in about 55 minutes pairs salmon fillets, large potatoes, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 2 Seafood cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 2 large peeled and diced potatoes (1/2-inch cubes) with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tsp dried thyme in a roasting pan.
  2. Step 2: Bake potatoes for 20 minutes until edges are golden, then flip and bake 10 more minutes until tender.
  3. Step 3: While potatoes roast, place 12 oz salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp dried dill, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Bake salmon with potatoes for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Crisped Lemon-Dill Salmon with Herb-Infused Potatoes take to make?

Total time is about 55 minutes (20 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Crisped Lemon-Dill Salmon with Herb-Infused Potatoes?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep salmon fillets from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Crisped Lemon-Dill Salmon with Herb-Infused Potatoes?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Crisped Lemon-Dill Salmon with Herb-Infused Potatoes for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Crisped Lemon-Dill Salmon with Herb-Infused Potatoes?

Seafood seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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