Oven-Roasted Salmon with Garlic and Dill Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-24 · Updated 2026-07-24

Tender oven-roasted salmon fillets topped with a flavorful garlic-dill butter that melts into every bite. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place 4 salmon fillets skin side down.
2. Step 2: Season salmon fillets evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until well mixed.
4. Step 4: Spread the garlic-dill butter evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
5. Step 5: Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the fillets and roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork but remains moist.
6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving with your choice of sides.