Marry Me Salmon Lemon Dill

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Salmon

01 - 2 salmon fillets (wild-caught preferred)

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)

03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

04 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

05 - 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt

06 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

→ For the Topping

07 - 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped (or substitute with dried dill or parsley)

→ Optional Additions

08 - Vegetable sides such as asparagus or bell peppers, cut into pieces

09 - Lemon slices or tomato slices for added flavor

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Let the marinade rest for 5 minutes to meld flavors.

03 - Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Arrange vegetable sides and lemon or tomato slices around or atop the salmon, if desired.

04 - Brush each fillet generously with the marinade. Sprinkle chopped fresh dill evenly over the top.

05 - Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Thicker fillets may require the full 20 minutes.

06 - Remove from oven, let rest for 2-3 minutes, then serve hot with your choice of side vegetables and an extra squeeze of lemon juice.

# Expert Advice:

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The marinade comes together in minutes but tastes like you spent hours planning
Wild salmon gets elevated to restaurant quality with pantry staples you probably have
Its the kind of dish that makes people pause and ask whats in this

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Overcooking is the enemy, check at 15 minutes and remove when just opaque throughout
The carryover heat will finish cooking the fish, so pulling it slightly underdone is actually smart
Skin side down protects the delicate flesh and helps it cook evenly from both sides

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