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15-Minute Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter

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A quick and easy baked salmon recipe with a rich lemon dill butter sauce, ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is simple, delicious, and sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin on or off
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional garnish: extra fresh dill and lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, chopped dill, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  4. Divide the compound butter evenly among the fillets, spreading it over the top of each.
  5. Bake for 10–12 minutes, depending on desired doneness (10 minutes for medium, 12 for well-done).
  6. Check for doneness: salmon should flake easily with a fork and reach an internal temperature of 125°F–130°F for medium, or 135°F–140°F for well-done.
  7. Remove from oven and immediately squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the fillets.
  8. Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
  9. Serve with any leftover butter sauce from the pan, garnished with extra dill and lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and pat salmon dry. Let salmon rest for 2 minutes after baking. Fresh dill is recommended; dried dill can be substituted (use 2 teaspoons).

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