Dill-Rubbed Salmon with Caramelized Lemon Slices

By cserumga

Ingredients

• 2 (7-8 oz) salmon fillets
• olive oil
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• A few sprigs fresh dill
• 1 lemon

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Lay the salmon fillets, skin side down with some space between them, on a baking sheet or baking dish. Rub with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, cover lightly with dill leaves, and add a squeese or two of lemon juice. Bake until firm, 15 to 20 minutes.

While the salmon is in the oven, heat a skillet to high. Slice half of the lemon into 1/4-inch slices. Add 2 Tbsp olive oil to the skillet and brown the lemon slices well on both sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Remove the salmon from the oven and place on plates. Place the lemon slices to atop the salmon and serve.