Gelatin 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, zest, minced garlic, and chopped dill does all the heavy lifting, coating each skin-on fillet before it even hits the oven. A pinch of turmeric adds a subtle warmth and gorgeous golden hue that makes the finished dish look almost too pretty to eat. Many packaged or restaurant-prepared fish dishes sneak in gelatin-based glazes or coatings, but here every single ingredient is straightforward and plant- or fish-derived — nothing hidden, nothing to second-guess. The salmon roasts at 400°F until it's perfectly opaque and flakes at the gentlest press of a fork, with lemon rounds caramelizing alongside for an extra hit of citrus. Finished with a few fresh dill sprigs, it's clean, vibrant, and genuinely crave-worthy on the plate.
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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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