Dinner

Best Oven-Baked Salmon

Flaky salmon fillets bake until tender and moist, their richness lifted by bright lemon, fragrant dill, and a hint of olive oil.

Recipe and photo by EatingWell, shared here with credit. View the Original

Best Oven-Baked Salmon
Total
24 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
14 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
284
Protein
29g
Carbs
6g
Fat
16g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
3g
Sodium
386mg

Ingredients

  • 4 (5 ounce) skinless salmon fillets (1-inch thick)
  • 1/2 tsp salt, divided
  • 4 (3-inch) dill sprigs
  • 8 (1/8-inch) lemon slices (from 1 small lemon), divided
  • 2 cup sliced fennel bulb
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • Cracked pepper, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Sprinkle both sides of salmon fillets evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place the salmon in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Top each piece with 1 dill sprig and 1 lemon slice. Arrange fennel and the remaining 4 lemon slices around the salmon. Sprinkle the fennel evenly with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Drizzle the salmon and fennel with oil.
  3. Bake until the salmon is flaky and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 145°F, about 14 minutes. Sprinkle with cracked pepper, if desired.