Green Lake Herb-Infused Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

Fresh salmon fillets baked with dill and lemon, served with a vibrant herb sauce that highlights Northwest seafood simplicity. This American-inspired sheet-pan recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, 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
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 2 tbsp, chopped dill
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1, sliced for garnish lemon
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp, chopped dill
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat salmon dry, then brush with 1 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle with half the lemon zest, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: In small bowl, mix remaining olive oil, lemon zest, minced garlic, thyme, and dill. Spread evenly over salmon.
3. Step 3: Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 125°F.
4. Step 4: While salmon bakes, whisk Greek yogurt, remaining lemon juice, 1 tbsp dill, and pinch of salt until smooth.
5. Step 5: Remove salmon from oven, rest 5 minutes. Serve with lemon-dill sauce and garnish with lemon slices.