One-Pan Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill

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Tender salmon fillets baked with fresh lemon slices and fragrant dill, delivering a light and flavorful seafood dinner in under 30 minutes. This seafood ready in about 25 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on it. Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil evenly over the fillets.
  2. Step 2: Sprinkle 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 3 minced garlic cloves evenly over the salmon. Arrange thin slices from 1 lemon on top of the fillets and scatter 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill over everything.
  3. Step 3: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Remove from oven and drizzle 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the fillets before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does One-Pan Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 One-Pan Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill?

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 One-Pan Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill?

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 One-Pan Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill 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 should I serve with One-Pan Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill?

Serve it with a simple grain (rice, quinoa, or crusty bread), a quick green salad, and a steamed or roasted vegetable. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" above for dish-specific pairings based on what you have on hand.

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