Baked Salmon with Dill Lemon (Printable)
Flaky oven-baked salmon with creamy dill and lemon sauce—ready in 30 minutes for an easy, satisfying meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - Salt, to taste
04 - Black pepper, to taste
→ Lemon Dill Sauce
05 - 3 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
06 - Zest of 1 lemon
07 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
09 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
10 - 1 garlic clove, minced
11 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
13 - Lemon slices
14 - Extra fresh dill
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry and place skin-side down on prepared tray.
03 - Brush each fillet with olive oil, season lightly with salt and black pepper.
04 - Bake for 15-18 minutes until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
05 - Combine dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, melted butter, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
06 - Remove salmon from oven, spoon dill lemon sauce over each fillet. Garnish with fresh dill and lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in less than thirty minutes for those hectic weeknights.
- The bright sauce transforms a simple fish into something dinner party worthy.
02 -
- Overcooking is the enemy, so pull the fish out just before it looks fully done.
- Letting the sauce sit for five minutes allows the flavors to meld together better.
03 -
- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge.
- Zest the lemon before squeezing the juice to get the most oils out of the skin.