Lemon Dill Salmon
A bright and flavorful dish featuring flaky salmon fillets enhanced by lemon zest and fresh dill, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven or grill to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together olive oil, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh dill.
- Season the salmon by placing fillets on a baking tray or grill and adding salt and pepper.
- Pour the marinade over the salmon fillets.
- Bake or grill the salmon for 12-15 minutes (baking) or 6-8 minutes per side (grilling).
- Garnish with fresh dill and lemon zest before serving.
Notes
Serve with roasted seasonal vegetables or a fresh salad for an elegant meal. Can be made ahead of time by marinating the salmon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, lemon dill, seafood, healthy dinner, easy recipe