Classic Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill
Traditional dish · North American
A simple yet elegant preparation of salmon, baked to flaky perfection with classic flavorings of lemon and fresh dill. This recipe highlights the natural richness of the fish.
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Ingredients
- Salmon fillets4 (6 oz each)
- Lemon1 large
- Fresh dill1/4 cup, chopped
- Olive oil2 tablespoons
- Salt1 teaspoon
- Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- 3
Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
- 4
Drizzle olive oil over each salmon fillet.
- 5
Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- 6
Thinly slice half of the lemon and place slices on top of the salmon. Chop the remaining half of the lemon and sprinkle over the salmon.
- 7
Sprinkle chopped fresh dill over the salmon.
- 8
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- 9
Serve immediately, optionally with extra lemon wedges.
