Fructose Free Lemon-Dill Baked Salmon
Bright, herbaceous, and deeply satisfying, this baked salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. A simple marinade of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and chopped dill does all the heavy lifting, coating each fillet in layers of clean, vibrant flavor before it ever hits the oven. The short rest at room temperature before baking is a small step that makes a real difference, letting those aromatics sink into the fish so every bite is seasoned all the way through. A dusting of turmeric adds a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue without overwhelming the delicate salmon. Managing fructose intake can be tricky with sauces and marinades that sneak in high-fructose ingredients, but everything here is straightforward — fresh citrus, herbs, garlic, and good olive oil with nothing hidden. The salmon bakes until perfectly flaky and opaque, then gets finished with lemon rounds and fresh dill sprigs for a presentation that looks like it came out of a restaurant kitchen. It's clean, nourishing, and genuinely delicious.
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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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