Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill
Tender oven-baked salmon topped with fresh lemon, dill, garlic, and olive oil.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Step 2
Zest and juice 1 lemon into a mixing bowl. Add the dill, garlic, and olive oil, then whisk to combine.
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Step 3
Arrange the salmon on the prepared baking sheet. Season with the salt and black pepper, spread the lemon-dill mixture over the fillets, and top with the sliced remaining 1 lemon.
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Step 4
Bake until the salmon is opaque and reaches 63°C at the thickest part, about 10–14 minutes.
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Step 5
Rest the salmon for 3 minutes, then serve with the baked lemon slices.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Keep salmon refrigerated until preparation, avoid contact between raw fish and ready-to-eat foods, and cook each fillet to 63°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days.
Risk factors
- raw fish
- cross-contamination
- undercooking