Dill-Infused Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Butter
Flaky salmon fillets baked with fresh dill and a zesty lemon-garlic butter glaze that caramelizes beautifully. This american-inspired keto ready in about 24 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, unsalted butter, thinly sliced lemon 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 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
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 thinly sliced lemon
- 2 minced cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) dry with paper towels and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Dot each fillet with 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp fresh dill.
- Step 3: Melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 thinly sliced lemon and cook for 2 minutes until lemon edges are golden.
- Step 4: Pour lemon-butter sauce evenly over salmon fillets. Bake for 12-14 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Dill-Infused Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Butter take to make?
Total time is about 24 minutes (10 min prep + 14 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 Dill-Infused Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Butter?
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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Dill-Infused Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Butter?
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 Dill-Infused Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Butter for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Dill-Infused Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Butter?
American keto 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
The flavors in this dill-infused are incredible.
- ★★★☆☆
Not bad. Would need significant modifications to make it a regular.
- ★★☆☆☆
The proportions seem off. Way too much of some ingredients.
