Ready, Set, Taste! Lemon-Herb Salmon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

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Flaky salmon fillets with bright lemon and fresh herbs, ready in 22 minutes for a restaurant-quality weeknight dinner. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 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 275 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: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 275 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz / 170g each) salmon fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1, zested and juiced (1 tbsp zest, 2 tbsp juice) lemon
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 tablespoon, chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, and 1 teaspoon dried thyme. Rub this mixture evenly over the salmon fillets, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 3: Bake for 12 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork when gently pressed with a fork, checking at 12 minutes to avoid overcooking.