Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill

• 2 salmon fillets 200g
• 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh dill
• 2 garlic cloves
• Salt, pepper

👨‍🍳 Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 200°C

2. 2

   Place salmon on parchment paper

3. 3

   Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice

4. 4

   Add sliced garlic, dill, and lemon zest

5. 5

   Bake for 15 minutes — the flesh should turn opaque but remain moist

💡 Chef's tip

Do not overcook the salmon: it's perfect when it starts to flake into layers.

📝 Our take

Baked salmon with dill is one of those recipes that works precisely for what it doesn't do: no heavy sauces, no masking the fish. Fresh dill has a chemical affinity with salmon that few herbs achieve. The key moment is pulling it from the oven while the center still trembles slightly.

🍷 Wine & food pairing

A Galician Albariño or young Chablis, with enough acidity to cut through the fatty salmon. Non-alcoholic: sparkling water with a squeeze of lemon.