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A simple baked salmon fillet adorned with lemon slices and fresh dill.

Simple Baked Salmon with Lemon

This simple baked salmon recipe with lemon is a quick and healthy meal that's perfect for any weeknight. With minimal prep and easy cleanup, you'll have a delicious and flaky salmon dish in no time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 Salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin on or off
  • 2 Lemons one sliced thinly and one for juice
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1 teaspoon Dried dill (or 1 tablespoon fresh dill, added at the end)
  • ½ teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
Garnish (Optional)
  • Fresh parsley or more dill chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or foil
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Seasoning & Baking
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, dried dill, salt, and pepper.
  2. Drizzle the mixture over each salmon fillet and top with lemon slices.
  3. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
Finishing
  1. Remove from oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

For an extra touch of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the olive oil mixture. Be careful not to overcook the salmon, as it can dry out quickly. The internal temperature for cooked salmon should reach 145°F (63°C).