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Lemon Dill Salmon Recipe

Our simple lemon dill salmon recipe takes less than an hour and makes a perfect meal with tender fish and well-seasoned vegetables.
  • cook TIME 40 mins
  • prep TIME 15 mins
  • total TIME 55 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 502 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (17)

  • 28 oz boneless salmon
  • 22 oz potatoes cubed
  • 8 oz radish
  • 2 oz lemon slices
  • 0.5 oz dill divided (2 tbsp chopped)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest divided
  • 1 tsp garlic chopped
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Put 22 oz potatoes and 8 oz radish into a big bowl. Microwave for 7 minutes.

2

Meanwhile, season 28 oz salmon with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp garlic, 1 tbsp chopped dill, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning.

3

Arrange 2 oz lemon slices and the remaining dill leaves at the bottom of a baking dish. Then place the salmon on top of the lemon and dill.

4

Add 1 tbsp butter and 1 tsp oregano to the potatoes and radish bowl. Gently mix to coat the vegetables.

5

Place the salmon dish in the center of a baking sheet with the seasoned vegetables arranged around it. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.

6

Meanwhile, make the sauce by whisking 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chopped dill, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, and 2 tbsp Greek yogurt in a small bowl. Set aside.

7

Once the salmon is done, arrange the fish and vegetables on serving plates. Drizzle the sauce and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 502kcal | Fat 21g | Saturated Fat 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat 3g | Monounsaturated Fat 6g | Cholesterol 121mg | Sodium 591mg | Potassium 1579mg | Carbohydrate 30g | Fiber 6g | Sugar 4g | Protein 48g | Vitamin A 748IU | Vitamin C 35mg | Calcium 70mg | Iron 2mg