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Lemon Garlic Salmon with Dill & Capers

Top salmon with lemon zest, garlic, dill, and capers for a tangy, briny baked finish.

Lemon Garlic Salmon with Dill & Capers

Total

28 min

Prep

12 min

Cook

16 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 2 fillets salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt(optional)
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat salmon dry and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped dill, capers, salt (if using), and pepper.

  3. 3

    Spread the lemon-garlic mixture over the salmon. Bake until salmon flakes easily and is opaque in the center, about 16 minutes.

  4. 4

    Rest salmon 2 minutes, then spoon any pan juices over the top and serve.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

520

26% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein44 g
Carbohydrate6 g
Fat35 g
Fiber1 g
Sugar1 g
Sodium520 mg

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