Oven-Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill

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Tender salmon fillets baked with fresh lemon slices and dill for a light and refreshing main dish. This seafood recipe, ready in about 23 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 2, 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: 8 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 International cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) skin-side down.
  2. Step 2: Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil evenly over the fillets, then season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Scatter 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill over the top and arrange thin slices from 1 medium lemon on the fillets.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, then serve immediately with lemon slices as garnish.

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