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Cozy Lemon Dill Butter Baked Salmon: Easy 20-Minute Dinner

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This baked salmon is flaky and tender, swimming in a buttery, citrusy sauce that feels like a hug on a plate. It’s a quick and easy weeknight dinner that comes together in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: Lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Let salmon fillets sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place salmon fillets in the dish, skin-side down if they have skin.
  4. Divide the compound butter evenly among the fillets and spread over the top.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  6. Let rest in the dish for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately, spooning any remaining butter sauce over the top. Garnish with lemon slices and extra dill if desired.

Notes

For best results, let salmon sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before baking. Use an instant-read thermometer to check doneness (145°F). If fillets are different thicknesses, check thinner ones earlier. The butter sauce may separate; whisk before serving to re-emulsify.

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