Caffeine Free Lemon-Dill Baked Salmon
Bright, herby, and deeply satisfying, this baked salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes. A simple marinade of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and chopped dill gets whisked together and spooned over skin-on fillets before they ever hit the oven — giving the fish a chance to soak up all that flavor before baking. A pinch of ground turmeric adds a subtle warmth and gorgeous golden hue without overpowering the clean, citrusy profile. Thinly sliced lemon rounds arranged over the top caramelize slightly in the oven, making the finished dish look as good as it tastes. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants, you can enjoy a truly satisfying, flavor-packed meal without a second thought about what's in it. The salmon bakes until perfectly flaky and opaque, then gets finished with fresh dill sprigs for a restaurant-worthy presentation straight from your own kitchen.
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4 servings
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
For serving
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds
- fresh dill sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped dill, turmeric, black pepper, and salt until combined.
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