Easy Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce (Fresh, Bright & Ready in 25 Minutes)

Some dinners don’t need much to shine, and this Easy Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce is a perfect example. Simple oven-baked salmon fillets get topped with a cool, tangy lemon dill sauce made from Greek yogurt and mayo, creating a dish that’s fresh, bright, and satisfying without any complicated technique. It comes together in about 25 minutes, making it an easy option for a weeknight dinner that still feels light and put-together.

This recipe delivers 36 grams of protein per serving, making it a solid choice whether you’re focused on hitting protein goals or simply want a healthy, flavorful dinner without much fuss.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ready in about 25 minutes — simple enough for a busy weeknight
• High protein — 36g of protein per serving
• Fresh, bright flavor — the lemon dill sauce keeps things light rather than heavy
• Minimal ingredients — a short list that comes together quickly
• Easy technique for perfect salmon — a simple temperature guide takes the guesswork out of doneness

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 4 (6 oz) salmon filets (Costco salmon works great)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lemon wedges for garnish, if desired

Lemon Dill Sauce

• 1/3 cup greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1.5 tbsp dill (chopped if using fresh; freeze-dried also works well)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp granulated garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Easy Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce

Step 1: Preheat the oven.
Preheat your oven to 400°F.

Step 2: Season and bake the salmon.
Place the salmon fillets on a foil-lined baking tray. Drizzle the tops with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 12–16 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets. Once the internal temperature reaches about 135°F, remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest until it climbs to 145°F internally — this is considered the safe cooking temperature for fish, and the carryover cooking during the rest helps keep the salmon moist rather than overdone.

Step 3: Make the sauce.
While the salmon bakes, mix together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, granulated garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set the sauce aside until the salmon is ready.

Step 4: Finish and serve.
Once the salmon has finished resting and reached the right temperature, spoon the lemon dill sauce generously over the top. Garnish with a lemon wedge if desired, and serve.

Recipe Details

• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 15 minutes
• Resting time: 10 minutes
• Servings: 4

Nutrition Information (Per 6 oz Serving)

• Calories: 334
• Carbohydrates: 2g
• Protein: 36g
• Fat: 20g (Saturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g)
• Cholesterol: 97mg
• Sodium: 125mg
• Potassium: 876mg
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g
• Vitamin A: 85IU
• Vitamin C: 4mg
• Calcium: 41mg
• Iron: 1mg

Tips for the Best Results

• Don’t overbake the salmon. Pulling it at 135°F and letting it rest to 145°F is the key to keeping it moist and flaky rather than dry.
• Adjust bake time based on thickness. Thicker fillets need closer to 16 minutes, while thinner ones may be done closer to 12.
• Use a meat thermometer if you have one. It takes the guesswork out of knowing exactly when to pull the salmon from the oven.
• Let the sauce sit while the salmon bakes. This gives the dill and lemon flavors a few extra minutes to meld together.
• Fresh or freeze-dried dill both work well. Use whichever you have on hand without worrying about a noticeable difference in flavor.

Final Thoughts

Easy Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce proves that a healthy, high protein dinner doesn’t need to be complicated to taste bright and satisfying. With minimal ingredients and a simple bake-and-top method, this is a recipe you can rely on whenever you want something fresh, fast, and genuinely good for you.