Dill-Glazed Baked Salmon with Lemon
Flaky salmon fillets baked with fresh dill and lemon for a nutrient-rich, flavorful meal that aligns perfectly with Whole30 principles. This American-inspired seafood recipe (whole30), ready in about 23 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, lemon, fresh dill 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 Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil 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
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Squeeze 1 tbsp lemon juice over salmon, then sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill and 1 tbsp olive oil evenly over each fillet.
- Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Squeeze 1/2 lemon over the top and add 1/4 tsp lemon zest.
- Step 4: Bake for 12-14 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F (63°C) internally, checking at 12 minutes. Rest for 3 minutes before serving with extra lemon wedges.








