Whole30 Salmon with Dill

Elevate your dinner with this vibrant and healthy Whole30 Salmon with Dill recipe, a perfect fusion of fresh flavors and satisfying simplicity. This dish features flaky salmon fillets baked to perfection and infused with the bright zest of lemon, aromatic garlic, and the herbal freshness of chopped dill. Each fillet is drizzled with heart-healthy olive oil and seasoned with sea salt and black pepper for a clean yet indulgent taste that's fully compliant with Whole30 guidelines. Ready in just 25 minutes, this paleo-friendly recipe makes an ideal weeknight dinner or meal prep option. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or a crisp salad for a wholesome, restaurant-quality meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 fillets salmon fillets
• 0.5 cup fresh dill
• 1 whole lemon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Finely chop the fresh dill and set aside.

Step 3

Zest the lemon and slice it into thin rounds. Set aside the zest and the rounds separately.

Step 4

Finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Rub each salmon fillet with the olive oil mixture, coating them evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the chopped dill over the top of each fillet.

Step 9

Place one or two lemon rounds on each salmon fillet.

Step 10

Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Step 11

Serve the salmon hot, garnished with any remaining dill if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(803.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1543.0

Total Fat 104.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 272.2mg	0%
Sodium 2887.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 9.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 1.5g
Protein 143.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 83.2mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 303.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.6%

Protein: 36.9%

Carbs: 2.5%