Baked Salmon Dill Butter Lemon (Printable)
Succulent oven-baked salmon with fragrant dill butter and fresh lemon. A light, flavorful main course for any dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 salmon fillets (approximately 5.5 ounces each), skin-on or skinless
→ Dill Butter
02 - 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 1 garlic clove, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish & Serving
08 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
09 - Fresh dill sprigs, for garnish
10 - Extra lemon wedges, for serving
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
02 - In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped fresh dill, minced garlic, lemon zest, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix these ingredients thoroughly until well blended into a compound butter.
03 - Gently pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Arrange them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced adequately.
04 - Evenly spread the prepared dill butter mixture over the top surface of each salmon fillet.
05 - Place a couple of thin lemon slices directly on top of each butter-coated salmon fillet.
06 - Bake the salmon for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through. The internal temperature should register 145°F when checked with a food thermometer.
07 - Carefully remove the salmon from the oven. Transfer the cooked fillets to individual plates and garnish with fresh dill sprigs. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- You'll seriously impress anyone with how little effort this dish takes for such a flavorful result.
- It's become my go>to for healthy weeknight dinners that feel indulgent, and it pairs beautifully with almost any side.
02 -
- The biggest lesson I've learned is that overcooked salmon is a tragedy; aim for just barely flaking for that perfect, juicy texture.
- Using fresh dill and good quality butter truly elevates this dish from good to absolutely phenomenal; it's worth the extra effort.
03 -
- Always zest your lemon before you slice or juice it; it's so much easier to get all that fragrant zest!
- Make sure your butter is truly softened to room temperature for that perfect, uniform mix with the herbs and garlic.