Description
This High Protein Baked Salmon Lemon Dill is a healthy salmon recipe perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight dinner. Enjoy the bright citrus and herb flavors of lemon dill baked fish in a family dinner favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds salmon fillets 1 inch thick preferably wild-caught
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1 lemon cut into slices
- 4 sprigs of fresh dill plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or water
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 325°F 162°C and prepare a baking dish that fits the salmon fillets in a single layer.
- Lightly brush the fish with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper. Optionally, divide the salmon into four 6 ounce pieces.
- Lay lemon slices and dill on the bottom of the dish, then place the salmon skin-side down on top.
- Pour the white wine or water into the dish and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake the salmon for 15 to 20 minutes, checking after 10 minutes, until the fish flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 125°F.
- Remove from oven and let it rest covered loosely for 5 minutes to finish cooking gently.
- Garnish with chopped fresh dill before serving.
Notes
- For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 ounces
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0 g
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 91 mg