The Best Ever Lemon-Glazed Salmon

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

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A dish where 'the best' is legally required—served with a bright lemon-herb glaze that’s simply the best. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 24 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, lemon, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 14 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
1, zested and juiced lemon
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
1 clove, minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp dijon mustard, 1 lemon's zest, 1 lemon's juice, 2 minced dill, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl until emulsified.
Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down in a baking dish. Brush half the lemon glaze evenly over the top, then bake at 400°F for 12-14 minutes until the edges are golden and the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Step 4: Drizzle remaining glaze over the salmon just before serving—'the best' requires the full glaze, not just 'best'.