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Perfect Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter

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A simple and flavorful baked salmon recipe featuring a creamy lemon dill butter that keeps the fish tender, flaky, and juicy. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170g each, skin-on)
  • Unsalted butter, softened (4 tablespoons or 60g)
  • Fresh lemon juice (from 1 medium lemon)
  • Lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
  • Fresh dill, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)
  • Garlic, minced (1 clove)
  • Salt (to taste, about ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt)
  • Black pepper, freshly ground (to taste, about ¼ teaspoon)
  • Olive oil (1 tablespoon)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Make the lemon dill butter: In a small bowl, mix together 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, juice of 1 lemon, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, and 1 minced garlic clove. Add salt and pepper to taste (about ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper). Stir until well combined and creamy.
  3. Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Brush each fillet lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  4. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
  5. Spread the lemon dill butter evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness (about 1 inch or 2.5 cm thick). The salmon should flake easily with a fork and have an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). If the butter browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking.
  7. Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overbake the salmon to avoid dryness. Let salmon sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before baking for even cooking. Use softened butter for easy spreading. Fresh dill is preferred for best flavor. Tent with foil if butter browns too quickly. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a low oven covered with foil.

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