Best 7 Lemon Dill Salmon Fillet Recipes

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Lemon dill salmon fillet is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The delicate flavor of salmon pairs perfectly with the bright citrus of lemon and the fresh herbiness of dill, creating a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating the best lemon dill salmon fillet, from selecting the right ingredients to perfecting the cooking technique. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to create a delicious and impressive lemon dill salmon fillet that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SALMON WITH LEMON AND DILL



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This is a wonderful (and easy) recipe I got from my Aunt. The flavors of lemon and dill really complement the fish. I like to use wild Alaskan salmon for this recipe, but any salmon will work. I usually don't measure, so these are all estimates. Play with the ingredients to suit your own tastes!

Provided by Michelle Ramey

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound salmon fillets
¼ cup butter, melted
5 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
sea salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • Place salmon in the baking dish. Mix the butter and lemon juice in a small bowl, and drizzle over the salmon. Season with dill, garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper.
  • Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until salmon is easily flaked with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 104.3 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 196.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

LEMON DILL SALMON FILLET



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This is honestly the best salmon you will ever taste! Lemony dill salmon fillets steamed to perfection in tin foil pouches accompanied by homemade tartar sauce! Quick. Simple. Delicious.

Provided by LotusLikes2Eat

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ pound baby red and yellow potatoes, or to taste
1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 sprig chopped fresh dill
½ lemon, sliced
½ lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅓ teaspoon coarse salt
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 ½ tablespoons capers, roughly chopped
1 lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add potatoes and green beans, cover, and steam until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Brush the shiny side of 2 large pieces of aluminum foil with 1 teaspoon olive oil each. Place salmon skin-side down in the center. Brush remaining olive oil and garlic over salmon. Sprinkle dill on top. Divide lemon slices over salmon; squeeze 1/2 lemon on top. Season with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/3 teaspoon salt.
  • Cover salmon with 2 pieces of aluminum foil, shiny-side down. Roll aluminum foil inwards on all sides to create a pouch. Transfer pouches to a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Mix mayonnaise and capers together in a small bowl to make a tartar sauce. Stir in juice from 1 lemon, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Serve steamed potatoes, green beans, and tartar sauce alongside salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 537.5 mg, Sugar 1 g

LEMON-DILL SALMON PACKETS



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Grilling in foil is an easy technique I use with foods that cook quickly, like fish, shrimp, bite-sized meats and fresh veggies. The options are endless-and the cleanup is easy. -A.J. Weinhold, McArthur, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter, softened
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 medium onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, sliced
4 fresh dill sprigs
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 medium lemon, sliced

Steps:

  • Prepare campfire or grill for medium heat. Spread butter in the center of each of 4 pieces of a double thickness of foil (about 12 in. square). Place 1 salmon fillet in the center of each; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with onion, garlic, dill, basil and lemon. Fold foil around fillets; seal., Place packets on a grill grate over a campfire or grill. Cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 8-10 minutes. Open carefully to allow steam to escape.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY LEMON AND DILL SALMON



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Simple, easy and clean way to bake salmon. I make this in my toaster oven, and it is absolutely delicious and quick! I normally serve it with my favourite stir-fried vegetables, but also enjoy it over fresh spinach leaves. Also tastes nice the next day mixed through a fresh salad.

Provided by muvisionate

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 2 mains, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill
280 g salmon fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C.
  • Rub 2 sheets of aluminium foil with olive oil. (1/2 Tbsp per sheet).
  • Slice salmon fillet in half, and place 1 piece on each sheet of foil.
  • Mix lemon juice and dill together.
  • Drizzle lemon mix over fillets, and wrap up parcels.
  • Place in the oven for 20 - 25min, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
  • Best served over fresh spinach leaves, or with your favourite stir-fried vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.2, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 72.8, Sodium 95, Carbohydrate 0.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 28

LEMONY GRILLED SALMON FILLETS WITH DILL SAUCE



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Grilled lemons add a smoky tartness to a butter sauce made to enjoy with grilled salmon. A touch of dill adds a fresh, clean finish. -April Lane, Greeneville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (3/4 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium lemons
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
LEMON-DILL SAUCE:
2-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup lemon juice
4 teaspoons butter
3 lemon slices, quartered
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried chervil
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Trim both ends from each lemon; cut lemons into thick slices. Grill salmon and lemon slices, covered, over high heat on an oiled grill rack or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and lemons are lightly browned., For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, water and lemon juice; add butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in quartered lemon slices and seasonings. Serve with salmon and grilled lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PARCHMENT LEMON DILL SALMON RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: asparagus, olive oil, salt, pepper, skinless salmon, white onion, lemon, fresh dill, parchment paper

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 oz asparagus
olive oil, to taste
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
7 oz skinless salmon
3 slices white onion
2 slices lemon
1 sprig fresh dill
parchment paper, or aluminum foil, 12×18 inches (30x47cm)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Fold the parchment paper in half, then open up.
  • On one half, lay down the asparagus. Drizzle on oil and sprinkle on salt & pepper.
  • Lay the salmon on the asparagus, and add more oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the onion, lemon, and dill on the salmon.
  • Fold the parchment paper over the salmon, and cinch the paper together by folding it over itself along the edges.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until internal temperature of salmon reaches 145˚F (63˚C).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 739 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 46 grams, Sugar 8 grams

BAKED LEMON SALMON WITH LEMON-DILL SAUCE



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Make and share this Baked Lemon Salmon With Lemon-Dill Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lets.eat

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
3 lemons, washed and thinly sliced
2 lbs salmon fillets
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1-1/2 lemons)
3 tablespoons fresh dill
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450'. Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  • Place two-thirds of the lemon slices in the greased baking dish. Place the salmon fillet on top of the bed of lemons, cover it with the remaining slices, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the salmon is a light pink on the outside and a deeper pink inside. Remove from the oven and serve with the lemon-dill sauce.
  • To prepare the lemon-dill sauce; in a food processor or blender, beat the heavy cream and sour cream until thick. Add the lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper and blend until combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.6, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 165.3, Sodium 755.7, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 47.5

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Salmon Fillets: Opt for wild-caught salmon fillets for their superior flavor and nutritional value.
  • Proper Thawing: Thaw frozen salmon fillets thoroughly before cooking to ensure even cooking.
  • Seasoning is Key: Generously season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices to enhance their flavor.
  • Use High-Quality Ingredients: Fresh lemon juice, dill, and butter contribute to the dish's vibrant flavors, so use the best quality ingredients available.
  • Don't Overcook the Salmon: Salmon is a delicate fish that can easily overcook, so be mindful of the cooking time to maintain its tender texture.
  • Serve with Complementary Sides: Consider serving the salmon with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad to create a balanced and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

Lemon dill salmon is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a special occasion meal. With its simple yet elegant presentation, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. The combination of zesty lemon, aromatic dill, and tender salmon creates a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe provides a straightforward guide to crafting a delicious and satisfying dish that is both healthy and visually appealing. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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