Soy Free Lemon-Dill Baked Salmon

Total time43 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time18 min

4.9

(4)

Bright, herby, and deeply satisfying, this baked salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort it requires. 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 touch of turmeric adds a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue without overpowering the delicate fish. Soy-based sauces and marinades sneak into a surprising number of salmon recipes, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify — no hidden additives, no label-reading stress. Letting the fillets rest in the marinade for 15 minutes before baking is a small step that makes a real difference, helping the garlic and dill really sink in. Baked at 400°F until perfectly flaky and finished with fresh dill sprigs and thin lemon rounds, this dish looks like something you'd order at a nice restaurant. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again.

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Ingredients

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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