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

Classic Simple Baked Salmon with Lemon

This classic baked salmon recipe uses simple ingredients like lemon, dill, and garlic for a flavorful and healthy meal. It's quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 fillets
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 Salmon fillets about 6 oz each, skin on or off
  • 2 Lemons one sliced thinly, one for juice
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper or to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry, then place them on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Combine dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then sprinkle this seasoning over the salmon.
  • Place thin lemon slices on top of each salmon fillet and around them on the baking sheet.

Cooking

  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Finishing

  • Once out of the oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the hot salmon before serving.

Notes

Adjust salt and pepper to your preference. For extra flavor, you can marinate the salmon in the olive oil and seasoning mixture for 15-30 minutes before baking.