Lemon-Dill Salmon
A simple omega-3-rich salmon fillet with a bright lemon-dill sauce. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 24 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado oil, sea salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 2 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup dill
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then drizzle with 1 tbsp avocado oil, season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Bake for 12-14 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, then remove from oven.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup fresh dill, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; whisk until well mixed.
- Step 4: Drizzle the lemon-dill sauce over the baked salmon immediately before serving.
