This Lemon Dill Marinated Salmon recipe is super simple and delicious.
Lemon Dill Marinated Salmon
We eat a lot of salmon at my house. And we usually make it just like this lemon dill marinated salmon. It’s super easy to make with just six main, easy-to-find ingredients. You’ll simply marinated the salmon filets and then drain the marinade and bake. It’s so good!
🛒Ingredients needed:
- salmon
- freshly squeeze lemon juice
- fresh dill
- garlic
- white sugar
- paprika
- salt and pepper
What’s the best type of salmon to buy?
When you visit the seafood market (or your market’s seafood department), you will likely have a few different choices on what type of salmon you can buy. I generally go with what is looking best that day. And I often ask the seafood manager for his/her opinion. Frankly, Costco is my favorite place to buy salmon. I buy a big, giant piece of salmon, cut off the filets that I want to make and then freeze the rest.
✏️How to make Lemon Dill Marinated Salmon:
*The complete, printable recipe with all ingredients and instructions is at the end of this post.
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Arrange salmon on the bottom of a 13×9-inch baking dish. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the salmon Turn the salmon to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425℉. Drain off the excess marinade from the salmon. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. The salmon will flake easily and be opaque in center when done.
➡️Recipe Tips:
- Whenever possible, I recommend buying fresh salmon. It’s simply the best!
- If your marinating time runs a little over it’s fine. Just don’t let it sit for hours.
- As with any fish, you really need to watch salmon while it’s cooking. When done, the salmon will flake away easily with a fork, and it will be almost opaque in the center. If it feels firm, it’s not quite done yet. Overcooked fish can be very dry. Yuk!
✔️What to serve with Lemon Dill Marinated Salmon:
- For a starch, you might want to serve this with rice pilaf or roasted potatoes.
- Roasted green beans or roasted cauliflower both go nicely for a veggie.
- And if you want a salad try a classic caesar salad.
★How to Store:
You can store leftovers covered in the refrigerator. It’s best enjoy the salmon within a day or two.
❤️Why I love this recipe:
- I love salmon and this recipe is both simple and delicious, making it perfect for busy days.
- Salmon is so versatile that it goes with almost any side dish. I can almost always find things in the cupboard or fridge to easily serve with this fish.
- As an added bonus, this preparation is low in fat and calories and I always love that!
Fabulous Salmon Recipes to Try:
- Salmon Nicoise Salad
- Pistachio Baked Salmon
- Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon
- Grilled Salmon with Nectarine Salsa
- Barbecued Salmon
If you happen to be following the Weight Watchers WW plan, you’ll find a link to the WW Points on the recipe card below.
Lemon Dill Marinated Salmon
Ingredients
- Four 5-ounce salmon filets
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons granulated white sugar
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Arrange salmon on the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the salmon Turn the salmon to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425℉. Drain off the excess marinade from the salmon. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. The salmon will flake easily and be opaque in center when done.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
