Lemon Baked Salmon With Garlic Dill Sauce (20 minutes!)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 (Servings)
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Calories
236 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Lemon Baked Salmon With Garlic Dill Sauce (20 minutes!)
Description
This recipe uses wild-caught salmon fillets, preferably sockeye or coho, with the skin left on. The fillets are rinsed and patted dry, then drizzled with avocado or olive oil and seasoned generously with sea salt, black pepper, and dill. Thin lemon slices rest atop the fish to infuse moisture and brightness during cooking.
The salmon is seared skin-side down in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat to crisp the skin and reduce baking time. The skillet is then transferred to a preheated 400°F oven to finish cooking the fillets evenly. This method helps preserve moisture and develop texture contrast between the crispy skin and tender flesh.
The accompanying garlic dill sauce combines hummus with lemon juice, minced garlic, and fresh dill. Water is added to adjust consistency, creating a creamy, flavorful sauce that complements the citrusy, herbaceous salmon.
Nutrition information is an estimate per 4-ounce serving, representing half of an 8-ounce filet.
Ingredients
SALMON
- 2 oz. salmon preferably wild caught sockeye or coho // skin on, filets
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 2 Tbsp dill or sub 1 tsp dried, fresh, chopped
- 1 small lemon thinly sliced into 1/8th-inch rounds
GARLIC SAUCE
- 1/4 cup hummus (or sub store-bought)
- 1-2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1-2 Tbsp dill or sub 1-2 tsp dried dill, fresh, minced
- 2-3 cloves garlic reduce for less garlic flavor, minced
- water to thin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C). If cooking on a baking sheet, line with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat. If using a skillet, ensure it’s oven safe (we prefer cast iron) and lightly oil and rub to coat. (Fish can stick to stainless steel pans, so we recommend using cast iron if possible.)
- Prepare salmon by briefly rinsing under cold water and patting dry with a paper towel (this is an optional step, but recommended).
- Once dry, drizzle both filets with a little oil and season each with a generous pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Next sprinkle on dill and top with fresh lemon slices (this is mostly for visual effect, but it also helps keep the fish more moist and infuses lemon flavor).
- If cooking in a skillet: Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add a little oil. Then add salmon filets and sear on the underside for 2-3 minutes — this speeds the baking time and also makes the skin crispier and easy to peel away. Transfer to the preheated oven and continue cooking for 8-10 minutes, or until the center is fully cooked (check by cutting into the center of one of the filets). Set aside until serving.If cooking on a baking sheet: Transfer seasoned salmon directly to the parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the center is fully cooked (check by cutting into the center of one of the filets). Set aside until serving.
- Meanwhile, prepare garlic sauce by adding hummus, lemon, dill, and garlic to a small mixing bowl and stirring to combine. Then add water a little at a time until a semi-thick, pourable sauce is achieved. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more lemon for acidity, garlic for zing, or dill for herbal flavor. Add salt if needed, though we don't find that it does. Set aside.
- Serve with vegetables or grains of choice and Garlic Dill Sauce. The slices of lemon can be gathered to the side and squeezed over top the fish for more flavor.
- Best when fresh, though leftovers will keep in the refrigerator up to 2-3 days. Reheat on a hot skillet or in the microwave until warmed through, or enjoy cold on salads or sandwiches.
Notes
- Nutrition estimates are for a 4-ounce serving, half of one 8-ounce salmon filet.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4(Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Servings | |
| Calories | 236 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.5g | 2% |
| Protein | 26.1g | 52% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7g | 9% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 457mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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