Baked Salmon With Lemon and Dill (20 Minutes)

By the ProstateFoods editorial team · Last updated October 13, 2026 Short answer: Brush salmon fillets with olive oil, season, top with lemon slices and dill, and bake at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 145°F.

This recipe was developed by the ProstateFoods team from standard techniques and measurements. It has not been kitchen-tested. Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 15 min Total time: 20 min

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 4 salmon fillets, about 5 oz each
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced, plus wedges to serve
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or 2 teaspoons dried)
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• Salt and pepper

Steps

1. Heat the oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with parchment.
2. Pat the salmon dry and place skin-side down. Brush with oil mixed with garlic; season.
3. Lay lemon slices over the fillets and scatter dill on top.
4. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until the fish flakes and an instant-read thermometer reads 145°F, the federal safe minimum for fish [1].
5. Serve with lemon wedges, a whole grain and a green vegetable.

Nutrition notes

A 3-ounce portion of cooked farmed Atlantic salmon has about 0.6 g EPA and 1.2 g DHA in USDA data [2]. See omega-3 foods for other fish and what the research does and doesn't show.

An instant-read thermometer like the TempPro TempSwift takes the guesswork out.

Sources

1. FoodSafety.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services). Safe Minimum Internal Temperatures (fish 145°F). https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/safe-minimum-internal-temperatures
2. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (2018). https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/

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ProstateFoods writes about food, not treatment. Nothing here is medical advice or a claim that any food treats, cures or prevents a disease. Talk to your doctor before changing how you eat, especially if you take medication or have a health condition. See our medical disclaimer. Photo: Baked salmon with dill and lemon by MOs810, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.