Baked Salmon with Dill & Lemon Butter
Baked Salmon with Dill & Lemon Butter is a delightful dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your home kitchen. This recipe features flaky, tender salmon enveloped in rich lemon butter and aromatic dill, creating an unforgettable meal that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Perfect for both cozy weeknights and elegant dinner parties, this dish will have your guests raving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter and stir in minced garlic. Pour over the salmon evenly.
- Sprinkle chopped dill on top, followed by freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Serve hot with extra lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting dill with thyme or parsley. Add cherry tomatoes or asparagus to the baking sheet for a colorful side. If using frozen salmon, ensure it's fully thawed and patted dry before cooking.