Baked Salmon with Dill

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbsalmon fillets$22.79
• 2 tbspunsalted butter$0.46
• 2 tbspfresh dill, chopped$0.89
• 4 eachlemon slices$0.59
• 3 eachgarlic cloves, minced$0.77
• 1 tbspolive oil$0.38
• 1 tspkosher salt$0.03
• 0.5 tspblack pepper$0.12
• Total for 4 servings$26.03

Most of the cost is salmon fillets ($22.79) and fresh dill, chopped ($0.89). Prices are estimated for the amount used, at average US grocery prices (November 2026).

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
2. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
3. Drizzle the olive oil over the fillets, then season evenly with the kosher salt and black pepper.
4. Scatter the minced garlic and chopped fresh dill across each fillet, dot with the pieces of unsalted butter, and place one lemon slice on top of each fillet.
5. Bake in the preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, until the salmon turns opaque, flakes easily when pressed gently with a fork, and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
6. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully spoon any melted butter and pan juices back over the tops of the fillets.
7. Transfer the salmon fillets to warm plates and serve immediately with the remaining pan juices.