This lemon-dill salmon recipe features a tender and flavorful baked salmon, complemented perfectly by a creamy garlic sauce. With just a handful of ingredients and only 20 minutes needed for preparation and cooking, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat.
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Prepare salmon by rinsing under cold water and patting dry with a paper towel. Once dry, drizzle both fillets with olive oil and season each with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.
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Sprinkle fresh dill on the salmon fillets and top with lemon slices.
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Place seasoned salmon on the lined baking sheet and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the center is fully cooked (check by cutting into the center of one of the fillets). Set aside until serving.
SAUCE
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In a small mixing bowl, combine hummus, lemon juice, minced dill, and minced garlic.
PLATING
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Serve salmon fillets with the creamy garlic sauce and your choice of vegetables or grains.
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Garnish with additional lemon slices and dill sprigs if desired.