Mediterranean Chickpea Bowl
This easy baked salmon with lemon and dill is a light, healthy, and flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The foil packet method keeps the fish moist and infuses it with fresh, citrusy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place each salmon fillet on a piece of aluminum foil large enough to wrap it completely.
- Season salmon with salt, pepper, and dill weed.
- Place a tablespoon of butter on each fillet and top with lemon slices.
- Wrap the foil around the salmon to create a sealed packet.
- Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Carefully open the foil packets to release steam before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh dill instead of dried for a stronger herb flavor if available.
- Add sliced garlic or onions for extra flavor.
- This recipe works well with other fish like trout or cod.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 313
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 121mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 94mg
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