Lemon-Dill Garlic Salmon
Lemon-Dill Garlic Salmon features moist, flaky fillets infused with mellow garlic, fresh dill, and bright citrus. The gentle steam in a foil packet concentrates clean, vibrant flavors while keeping the fish tender. Serve it for a light weeknight dinner or as a polished main course with roasted vegetables or a simple green salad.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Dill Garlic Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Coat two large pieces of aluminum foil with cooking spray.
- 2
Set the salmon fillet on one piece of foil. Season the salmon with salt, pepper, garlic, and chopped dill. Lay lemon slices over the fillet and place a sprig of dill on each slice. Sprinkle the fillet with chopped scallions.
- 3
Cover the salmon with the second piece of foil and crimp the edges together to seal tightly. Set it on a baking sheet or in a large baking dish.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily.
- Calories 210.54 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 25.41 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 11.87 g 4%
- Total Fat 5.14 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.02 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.23 mg High 20%
- Sodium 100.64 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 73.36 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 0.52 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 436.78 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 17.38 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 13.46 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lemon Dill Garlic Salmon is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Fresh Dill, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 210.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Dill Garlic Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Fresh Dill, Garlic, Green Onion. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Dill Garlic Salmon?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 210.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Dill Garlic Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Lemon-Dill Garlic Salmon healthy?
- Lemon-Dill Garlic Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 210.54 calories and 25.41 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.02 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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