# Baked salmon with lemon and dill (from Zestful Kitchen)

Video: [LEMON DILL SALMON — Easy Baked Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHwRd2SbfkQ) by [Zestful Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@ZestfulKitchen).
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- Serves: 4
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.16 per serving, ~$16.65 for 4 serving(s); saves ~$22.84* per serving (85%) vs ordering out (~$27.00*). * Estimate: predicted from the ingredient list: 2 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario seafood entrée at ~$27, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- to taste panko breadcrumbs
- to taste olive oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp minced shallot
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 lemon (for zest and wedges) lemon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- to coat nonstick cooking spray
- 4 skin-on fillets salmon fillets
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper

## Steps

1. [0:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHwRd2SbfkQ&t=39s) Spread panko breadcrumbs on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat.
2. [1:53](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHwRd2SbfkQ&t=113s) Toast the breadcrumbs in a 350°F (177°C) oven for 4 to 8 minutes until golden brown.
3. [2:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHwRd2SbfkQ&t=125s) In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced shallot, chopped fresh dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to make the herb sauce.
4. [5:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHwRd2SbfkQ&t=343s) Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
5. [6:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHwRd2SbfkQ&t=411s) Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet and pat them dry with a paper towel.
6. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
7. Spread the herb sauce evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
8. Bake the salmon at 350°F (177°C) for 10 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 125°F (51.7°C).
9. Transfer the baked salmon to a serving platter.
10. Top each fillet with the toasted panko breadcrumbs and serve with lemon wedges.

## Equipment

- baking sheet
- small bowl
- microplane
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- instant-read thermometer
- spatula

## What the video didn't say

- total prep and cook time
- exact amount of panko breadcrumbs
- exact amount of olive oil for breadcrumbs

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