Lemon Garlic Salmon with Dill & Capers
Top salmon with lemon zest, garlic, dill, and capers for a tangy, briny baked finish.

Total
28 min
Prep
12 min
Cook
16 min
Serves
2
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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
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat salmon dry and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped dill, capers, salt (if using), and pepper.
- 3
Spread the lemon-garlic mixture over the salmon. Bake until salmon flakes easily and is opaque in the center, about 16 minutes.
- 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
| Protein | 44 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g |
| Fat | 35 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
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