Lemon Dill Salmon Recipe

Our lemon dill salmon recipe is easy enough to make for any weeknight meal and fancy enough for a dinner party. Accompanied by crisp vegetables and served with a mayo-based sauce, the fish stays fresh and fork-tender.

Baking salmon with vegetables in the oven is a smart way to cook this delectable fish, ensuring everything is done to perfection at the same time. Plus, the clean-up is then a breeze.

Is Lemon Dill Salmon Healthy?

The short answer is yes, our lemon dill salmon recipe is healthy.

With salmon as the principal ingredient, today's recipe is high in protein. Each meal contains approximately 48 g of protein, which accounts for up to 86 percent of the USDA’s recommended daily requirement.

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To preserve a healthy balance of key nutrients, we included a small quantity of fat in both the baked fish and the creamy sauce. Each serving contains only 5 g of saturated fat.

Apart from the saturated fat, the sodium and calorie counts are both within healthy ranges, coming in at roughly 580 mg and 500 calories, respectively. In other words, this lemon dill recipe has been put together very carefully to make a delicious and healthy main dish.

Main Ingredients

Salmon: This lemon dill salmon recipe may easily be doubled or tripled depending on how many people you're serving and how much salmon you prefer per serving. Our serving sizes typically vary from 6 to 8 ounces. Choose a smaller amount if you're pairing the salmon with many side dishes.

Dill: Dill is often enjoyed with seafood and the herb really elevates the salmon in this recipe. It adds a delicate, sharp punch to the fish.

If you prefer other more common spices or herbs like parsley, sage, garlic, and chives, feel free to go with them. They are all particularly delicious with salmon.

Lemon: The trick to a perfectly juicy baked lemon is to cook the fish with a little liquid. In this recipe, each salmon filet is roasted on a layer of thick lemon slices. 

The salmon poached in the juice from the lemon and is baked until tender and moist. Once the salmon is done, save the lemon and squeeze the juice over the filet. The recipe calls for both lemon zest and juice to maximize the citrus flavor.

Seasonings: We season the salmon with salt and black pepper. Paprika and Cajun seasoning add a pleasant, but not too spicy, kick of heat. Don’t forget to coat both sides of the fish for the best tasting experience.

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Sauce

The best part about our lemon dill salmon is the creamy sauce. It takes just minutes to make with simple condiments from your pantry. Here are the main ingredients you will need:

• Olive Oil
• Dill
• Lemon Zest
• Mayonnaise
• Yogurt

The sauce is creamy and thick, yet with the tang of lemon and the fresh flavor of dill, featuring the taste of summer.

We also have similarly tangy salmon you might like. Our Lemon Butter Salmon is with extra richness from butter, and for a zesty, spicy twist, this Lemon Pepper Salmon is a must-try.

Store and Reheat the Leftover

1. Store

Refrigerate cooked salmon in shallow airtight containers or wrap it securely in heavy-duty aluminum foil or plastic wrap to extend its shelf life safely and preserve the quality. You should also store them separately in portions for easier reheating later. 

Cooked salmon will keep for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator and up to 3 months in the freezer if stored properly.

2. Reheat

We recommend reheating this lemon dill salmon at 300°F in the oven. Also, cover the salmon with aluminum foil to keep it from drying out. The cooked salmon should be reheated to a safe internal temperature of 145° F, according to FDA guidelines. If your salmon isn’t hot enough, continue to cook for another few minutes until it reaches the recommended temperature.

What to Serve With

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We complete this flavorful lemon dill salmon with a simple side dish: kale salad. Packed with vibrant veggies, crunchy nuts, and juicy berries, our kale salad takes only 15 minutes to prepare and tastes like summer in a bowl.

Fresh lime juice is an excellent beverage to include with this meal because it pairs well with seafood. Additionally, it packs a nutritious punch with numerous health benefits.

For more salmon recipes, check out our collection of baked salmon roundup.

Lemon Dill Salmon Recipe

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Our simple lemon dill salmon recipe takes less than an hour and makes a perfect meal with tender fish and well-seasoned vegetables.

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• cook TIME 40 mins
• prep TIME 15 mins
• total TIME 55 mins

• COURSE Main Course
• CUISINE American
• SERVINGS
  4

  servings
• CALORIES 502 kcal

INGREDIENTS

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• 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

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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

Nutrition Facts

Lemon Dill Salmon Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 502Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Fat 21g

32%

Saturated Fat 5g

31%

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 121mg

40%

Sodium 591mg

26%

Potassium 1579mg

45%

Carbohydrate 30g

10%

Fiber 6g

25%

Sugar 4g

4%

Protein 48g

96%

Vitamin A 748IU

15%

Vitamin C 35mg

42%

Calcium 70mg

7%

Iron 2mg

11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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