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Juicy Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter

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A quick and elegant 20-minute baked salmon recipe featuring a rich lemon dill butter sauce. This simple dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort, perfect for solo dinners or busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (olive oil or avocado oil)
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large lemon (zest and juice)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them on a prepared baking sheet.
  3. Season both sides of the fillets generously with salt and pepper, then drizzle with neutral oil and rub gently.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped dill, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
  5. Spoon the lemon dill butter mixture onto the center of each fillet and spread it to cover the top surface.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure salmon is fully thawed for best results. Do not overcrowd the pan. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C). Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: salmon, baked salmon, lemon dill butter, quick dinner, healthy seafood, easy recipe, gluten-free, omega-3

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