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    The Life Jolie » Main/Entree » Sheet Pan Lemon Dill Salmon

    Sheet Pan Lemon Dill Salmon

    Published: Apr 1, 2021 · Modified: Sep 13, 2023 by Jessy Freimann · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads.

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    A close up image of a piece of salmon on a pan with the front of it flaked to show the inside of the salmon.

    This Sheet Pan Lemon Dill Salmon Recipe is the best healthy weeknight meal! With minimal ingredients, this is an easy sheet pan dinner that's ready in just 20 minutes!

    A close up of a piece of dill salmon on a pan with asparagus next to it.
    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love Salmon With Lemon And Dill
    • Ingredient Information And Substitutions:
    • How To Make Dill And Lemon Salmon
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Tips For Making Salmon With Dill And Lemon
    • Try These Other Great Salmon Recipes
    • Sheet Pan Lemon Dill Salmon Recipe

    Why You'll Love Salmon With Lemon And Dill

    Sometimes you just need a quick, healthy meal that you can throw together really easily. This baked salmon with dill is one of those meals. I'm a person who loves dill and especially with fish! It is so refreshing and delicious.

    This would be tasty with any fish, although baked salmon is my favorite! Last week I made this dish with rainbow trout and it was also amazing! It comes together super quickly, which is perfect for a busy work night. If you love a quick baked fish recipe you should try this Parmesan Crusted Baked Tilapia (which works perfectly with any flaky white fish).

    This is a legit 20 minute meal (maybe 22 minutes if you really take your time in drizzling the oil and sprinkling the seasonings). Here's why I love it so much:

    • Only 8 ingredients
    • Tangy flavors
    • Easy recipe to add more fish into your diet
    • Sheet pan dinner (minimal dishes!)
    • Only 20 minutes
    A close up image of a piece of salmon on a pan with the front of it flaked to show the inside of the salmon.

    Ingredient Information And Substitutions:

    • Salmon: There are a variety of different types of salmon. I prefer wild caught for flavor and added nutrition (sockeye is my favorite) but farmed is fine too. I use filets for this.
    • Dill: Fresh dill is preferred, but I've made this a ton of times with dried dill, and it's just as awesome.
    • Asparagus: I like using asparagus that is thin to medium thickness. If yours is super thin, maybe add it to the pan a couple of minutes into cooking (or if it's really thick, start it a couple of minutes before adding the salmon to the pan).
    • Oil: My oil of choice for this is olive oil because I love the flavor, but your favorite neutral flavored oil will also work as a substitute.
    • Seasonings: I like to keep it simple with Kosher salt, ground black pepper and garlic powder. You can always add your favorite seasonings in here.
    An overhead image of the ingredients labeled.

    How To Make Dill And Lemon Salmon

    Step 1: Prep the pan and add salmon and asparagus

    Preheat the oven and drizzle the sheet pan with olive oil. Place the pieces of salmon in the center of the pan with the skin facing down. Then add the asparagus to the outside of the pan.

    Salmon and asparagus on a foil lined sheet pan.

    Step 2: Season

    Drizzle the asparagus and salmon with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dill. Add a slice of lemon to each piece of fish.

    Salmon and asparagus seasoning with dill and lemon rounds on a foil lined sheet pan.

    Step 3: Bake & Serve

    Bake the lemon and dill salmon for 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees and serve with extra lemons. Enjoy!

    A hand placing the sheet pan of salmon and asparagus into the oven.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you thaw frozen salmon?

    There are two ways that are considered safe- the first is thawing in the refrigerator overnight (place it into a bowl and try to place it in the back of the fridge on the bottom shelve to avoid cross contamination). The second is submerging in a bowl of cold water and changing the water every 30 minutes until thawed- it usually goes pretty quickly.

    Can I grill lemon and dill salmon?

    You can definitely grill this salmon dill recipe, and it tastes amazing that way. Here are some tips for grilling:

    - Be sure to grease the grill well.
    - Preheat the grill before cooking, so it's already hot.
    - Grill the lemon and dill salmon skin-side down.
    - You do not have to turn the salmon as it grills.
    - Add the asparagus directly to the grill halfway through the salmon cooking time (or a bit earlier if its thick).
    - If you really have your act together you can grill it on a cedar plank for even more robust flavor (make sure you soak the plank for a few hours first!).
    - If you're intimidated by putting the salmon directly on the grill, use a grill pan or a greased piece of heavy duty foil.

    How do you prep asparagus?

    Once you've washed the asparagus, gently start bending it at the woodsy end, and it will naturally break where it's meant to. You can lightly peel the stalk part of the asparagus if you prefer, but I typically don't unless it's super thick.

    How do you tell when the salmon is done?

    It's good to go when you test the salmon with a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part and it reads 145 degrees. Let it rest for a couple of minutes and dive in!

    A close up image of the asparagus on a foil lined sheet pan.

    Tips For Making Salmon With Dill And Lemon

    • Consider the ingredient amounts as a starting point. Since it's a quick "throw-together-meal" I don't even measure them out. I encourage you to season it to taste.
    • Line the pan with foil or parchment for easy clean up.
    • Pat the salmon dry before seasoning. This allows you to get a nice crust on the top of the salmon.
    • Line the salmon down the center of the sheet pan and then place the asparagus on the sides of it.
    • Ingredients to prep ahead: wash and trim asparagus, wash the fresh dill, thaw salmon (if frozen)
    • Storage and Leftovers: This lasts for 3 days in the fridge, making it an excellent salmon meal prep. The only downside is next day, asparagus can get a bit soggy. but it reheats well in the oven, microwave or stovetop.
    Salmon and asparagus on a foil lined sheet pan with a blue and white striped napkin behind it.

    Make it a meal

    Serve these tasty recipe with this salmon with dill and lemon:

    • French Onion Rice Pilaf
    • Blueberry Cucumber Salad
    • PB&J Brownies

    Try These Other Great Salmon Recipes

    Try Chili Lime Baked Salmon with Chunky Avocado Salsa,  Perfectly Seared Salmon and Grilled salmon with Summer Vegetable Relish.

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    • Chili Lime Baked Salmon with Chunky Avocado Salsa is the perfect light and healthy dinner for a weeknight! Made with fresh, simple ingredients and tons of flavor that the whole family will love!
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    • This Grilled Salmon Recipe with Summer Vegetable Relish will make you want to grill all year around- it's super quick and easy to make for a fresh dinner you'll love!
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    A close up image of a piece of salmon on a pan with the front of it flaked to show the inside of the salmon.

    Sheet Pan Lemon Dill Salmon Recipe

    Jessy Freimann
    This Sheet Pan Lemon Dill Salmon Recipe is the best healthy weeknight meal! With minimal ingredients, this is an easy sheet pan dinner that's ready in just 20 minutes!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 313 kcal

    Equipment

    • sheet pan
    • cutting board
    • chefs knife
    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Citrus reamer

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 salmon filets
    • 1 bunch thin-medium width asparagus, ends trimmed
    • 2 Tablespoons Olive oil divided
    • 1-2 lemons (the juice from one lemon and the other lemon to cut into rounds for garnish and for extra lemon juice if you want)
    • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt or to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground black pepper or to taste
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder or to taste
    • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon if using dry)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
    • Drizzle olive oil on the bottom of a sheet pan (or spray it with cooking spray).
    • Line salmon up in the center of the pan. If there's skin, place the skin side down.
    • Place the asparagus around the outside of the salmon, down the sides of the pan.
    • Lightly drizzle olive oil and squeeze the lemon juice over the salmon and asparagus.
    • Sprinkle the salmon and asparagus with salt, pepper, garlic powder and dill to taste (I tend to be very liberal with the dill, because I love it). Place a lemon rounds onto the top of each piece of fish.
    • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature is 145 degrees and the asparagus is cooked through. Serve immediately with extra lemons on the side.

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    Notes

    • Consider the ingredient amounts as a starting point. Since it's a quick "throw-together-meal" I don't even measure them out. I encourage you to season it to taste.
    • Line the pan with foil or parchment for easy clean up.
    • Pat the salmon dry before seasoning. This allows you to get a nice crust on the top of the salmon.
    • Line the salmon down the center of the sheet pan and then place the asparagus on the sides of it.
    • Ingredients to prep ahead: wash and trim asparagus, wash the fresh dill, thaw salmon (if frozen)
    • Storage and Leftovers: This lasts for 3 days in the fridge, making it an excellent salmon meal prep. The only downside is next day, asparagus can get a bit soggy. but it reheats well in the oven, microwave or stovetop.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1pieceCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 34gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 657mgPotassium: 878mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Carolyn says

      January 21, 2015 at 4:10 pm

      Pinned this! It looks SO good. We're big Salmon lovers in this house :)
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        January 21, 2015 at 5:17 pm

        Thank you- I hope yoy enjoy it!
        Reply
    2. AnnMarie says

      January 22, 2015 at 7:37 pm

      This looks so good! I love dill also and put it in everything.....especially tuna salad! It has to be great on salmon. Pinned!
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        January 22, 2015 at 7:47 pm

        Thank you! Yes dill, cilantro and basil are my 3 loves when it comes to herbs (though maybe not together!)- I hope you enjoy it!
        Reply
    3. Nicole Neverman says

      January 22, 2015 at 7:45 pm

      This salmon looks perfect. I love the beautiful slices of lemon. If you had a spare moment, I would be delighted if you'd drop this (and anything else you'd like to share) by at the #PureBlogLove DIY and recipe link party! You can find me here: http://picnicnz.blogspot.co.nz/
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        January 22, 2015 at 7:48 pm

        Thank you- it was delicious! I definitely linked this and another (your link up is on my list for Thursday nights)- thank you for hosting :)
        Reply
    4. Sarah Lemp says

      January 22, 2015 at 7:48 pm

      This looks AMAZING! Thanks so much for linking up at All Things Thursday! :)
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        January 22, 2015 at 7:49 pm

        Thank you, I really enjoyed it. And thank you for hosting- happy (almost) Friday :)
        Reply
    5. Heather @ My Overflowing Cup says

      January 22, 2015 at 8:22 pm

      Salmon is my very favorite fish, and this looks delicious. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe!
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        January 22, 2015 at 8:24 pm

        Thank you- I'm a huge seafood fan in general but I tend to favor Salmon! Some people are really turned off by the fishy flavor, but I love it. Enjoy :)
        Reply
    6. Rach D says

      January 23, 2015 at 10:29 am

      This looks so yummy :) Fish is one of my fav things to have, if cooked properly that is! Thanks so much for linking up with us on this week's Mom 2 Mom Encouragement Party! I hope you join us again for the next one :) Rachael @ Diamonds in the Rough
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        January 23, 2015 at 11:20 am

        Thank you- I agree, cooking it properly is key. Thank you for hosting, I'll be there! :)
        Reply
    7. Becky at Cooking with Vinyl says

      January 23, 2015 at 11:01 am

      This looks great! I only recently discovered that I don't hate salmon, so I'm happy to get new recipes for how to incorporate this fish into my diet. I'm a new food blogger (I found you on a link party) and love meeting others. I've followed your social sites and hope we can connect on those. I look forward to reading more from you!
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        January 23, 2015 at 11:28 am

        Thank you- I know a lot of people that aren't a fan of it, but I personally love it! I hope you enjoy the recipe. Welcome to the blogging world, I'm pretty new myself. I think you'll find that the community is pretty welcoming and everyone is very helpful, which is awesome! I'm always looking for new recipes :)
        Reply
    8. Liisi says

      January 23, 2015 at 11:10 am

      This looks so healthy and delicious! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        January 23, 2015 at 11:24 am

        Thanks for having a look and for the kind words :)
        Reply
    9. Ronda says

      January 26, 2015 at 2:58 pm

      Thank you for stopping in and linking up with us this week on #TheWeekendSocial. We love your ideas and hope to see you again this weekend on KitchenDreaming.com. We have pinned, stumbled & shared your link across our Social Media, FB, G+ and Twitter.
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        January 26, 2015 at 8:22 pm

        Thank you for the kind words and the pins and mentions :) I'll be there!
        Reply
    10. Joy @ Joy Love Food says

      January 27, 2015 at 4:42 pm

      Looks delicious! I love the combination of lemon and dill with salmon, so good. Thanks for sharing at Let's Get Real Friday Party :)
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        January 27, 2015 at 8:30 pm

        Thank you- it's one of my favorite combos as well!
        Reply
    11. Jenny @ Women With Intention says

      January 28, 2015 at 8:47 am

      I want to come and have you cook for me! All of your recipes always look delicious! :) Thanks for linking up at Women With Intention Wednesdays!
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        January 28, 2015 at 8:50 am

        Thank you so much- I love to cook for others- it makes me happy to feed people :) Thanks for hosting!
        Reply
    12. Nicky says

      January 29, 2015 at 10:39 am

      This salmon dish looks delicious. I love simple dishes like this and salmon is so healthy for you. Thank you for stopping in and linking up with us this week on #LetsGetReal. I love your ideas and hope to see you again this weekend on LittleFamilyAdventure.com. I've pinned your link to our group Let's Get Real Board and stumbled it along.
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        January 29, 2015 at 12:44 pm

        Thank you for hosting and thank you for the kind words and mentions :)
        Reply
    13. Sacha says

      May 19, 2015 at 10:20 pm

      all I could say is yummy
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        May 20, 2015 at 9:31 am

        Thank you!
        Reply
    14. Miranda (Myrabev) says

      May 20, 2015 at 12:44 am

      This looks so delicious and so easy to make, I love salmon and make a point of having some at least a few times a month.
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        May 20, 2015 at 9:23 am

        Thank you- it's so easy! I am also a huge salmon fan!
        Reply

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