Baked Salmon Fillet with Dill and Lemon

Whole salmon fillet baked in the oven with butter, fresh dill and lemon. Easy to prepare and perfect when cooking for a crowd.

• 1 kg salmon fillet with skin
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 bunch fresh dill
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp white pepper
• 50 g butter, sliced

Method

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. 2
   Place the salmon skin-side down on the tray. Brush with olive oil.
3. 3
   Season with salt and pepper. Scatter the garlic slices and dill over the salmon.
4. 4
   Lay the lemon slices and butter on top.
5. 5
   Bake for 15–20 minutes depending on thickness, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
6. 6
   Serve immediately with boiled potatoes or broccoli and a squeeze of lemon.