Irish Goodbye Baked Salmon
Elegant salmon fillets with a bright lemon-dill glaze, roasted to perfection with seasonal vegetables for a quiet, elegant dinner that says farewell to stress. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 27 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 350 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 ounces each), skin-on salmon fillets
- 1, zested and juiced lemon
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2, minced garlic cloves
- 1 bunch, trimmed asparagus
- 12, halved baby potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat 4 salmon fillets dry, then rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Step 2: Toss 12 halved baby potatoes and 1 bunch trimmed asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper on a baking sheet.
- Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet with vegetables. Bake for 12 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
- Step 4: Squeeze 1 tablespoon lemon juice over salmon and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon chopped dill before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Irish Goodbye Baked Salmon take to make?
Total time is about 27 minutes (15 min prep + 12 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 Irish Goodbye Baked Salmon?
Refrigerate in a covered airtight container for up to 3–4 days (FDA FoodKeeper guideline for cooked fish). Store any fresh salsa or citrus-based garnish in a separate container — it keeps for up to 2 days. Freeze cooked fish (without fresh garnishes) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently at 275°F until just warmed through to preserve texture.
Can I substitute ingredients in Irish Goodbye Baked Salmon?
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 Irish Goodbye Baked Salmon 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 Irish Goodbye Baked Salmon?
American 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
The step-by-step instructions were super clear. Turned out perfect on my first try.
- ★★★★★
Brought this to a potluck and it was the first dish to disappear.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
