Description
Slow roasted salmon offers a delightful blend of tenderness and flavor, making it the perfect dish for any occasion. This simple yet impressive recipe features fresh salmon fillets slowly roasted to perfection, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s sure to please everyone at your table. Paired with the bright notes of lemon and the aromatic essence of dill, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning. Elevate your dinner parties or weeknight meals with this unforgettable salmon recipe that promises satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper or grease it lightly with olive oil.
- Place the salmon fillet skin-side down in the dish. Drizzle with olive oil, then season generously with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Sprinkle chopped dill over the salmon and drizzle honey on top.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 72mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg