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Easy Baked Lemon Dill Salmon Recipe with Creamy Caper Butter Sauce

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A quick and flavorful baked salmon recipe featuring fresh dill and a creamy caper butter sauce that adds a tangy, buttery punch. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), fresh or thawed, wild-caught if possible
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained and roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on a lined baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle olive oil evenly over the salmon and season generously with salt and pepper.
  4. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, chopped capers, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped dill. Stir gently until well blended but still slightly chunky.
  5. Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness, until it flakes easily with a fork but remains moist.
  6. Remove the salmon from the oven and spoon the creamy caper butter sauce generously over each fillet while still hot.
  7. Let the salmon rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra fresh dill or lemon slices if desired.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before baking to ensure crispy skin and even cooking. Use softened butter for easier mixing and better sauce texture. Watch the salmon closely after 12 minutes to avoid overcooking. The sauce can be prepared ahead and brought to room temperature before serving. Leftovers keep well for up to 2 days in the fridge; reheat gently in a low oven covered with foil.

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Keywords: baked salmon, lemon dill salmon, caper butter sauce, easy salmon recipe, healthy dinner, quick fish recipe, gluten-free, keto salmon

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