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Platter with slab of salmon topped with fresh lemon slices and dill fronds.

Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill

Baked salmon with lemon and dill is easy enough to be a weeknight dinner, but also good enough to serve company. The flavors are simple, but go so well together.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 3 pound boneless side of salmon skin on or off depending on your preference
  • 1 lemon
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 bunch fresh dill
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400℉
  • Place a large sheet of aluminum foil on a rimmed baking sheet. Put fish in the middle of the foil
  • Slice the lemon. Squeeze the ends over the fish. Arrange the slices over the salmon.
  • Cut butter into small pieces and arrange over the fish along with some of the dill.
  • Sprinkle everything with salt.
  • Wrap the fish in the foil and bake for about 20 minutes or until flaky.
  • Serve with more fresh lemon and dill if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 1.14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 341IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
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