Jul 13 2026

Lemon Dill Salmon Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

North Atlantic Salmon baked in a Creamy Lemon Dill Butter.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Creamy Lemon Dill Butter Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Line a baking dish with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

  3. 3

    Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Making the Creamy Lemon Dill Butter Sauce

  1. 4

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter.

  2. 5

    Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 6

    Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped dill. Mix well and let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Baking the Salmon

  1. 7

    Bake the Salmon

    Place the seasoned salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish.

  2. 8

    Pour the creamy lemon dill butter sauce evenly over the salmon fillets.

  3. 9

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.

Serving

  1. 10

    Serve

    Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

  2. 11

    Serve the salmon warm, drizzled with any remaining lemon dill butter sauce from the baking dish.

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