Ingredient:
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2 8-oz. salmon filets
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1/2 cup avocado or olive oil
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1 teaspoon each sea salt + black pepper
- 2 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or sub 1 tsp dried)
- 1 small lemon, thinly sliced into 1/8th-inch rounds
- 1/4 cup hummus
- 1-2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 ounce of fresh dill, minced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced (reduce for less garlic flavor)
- Water (to thin)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 C). If cooking on a baking sheet, line with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat. If using a skillet, ensure it’s oven safe (we prefer cast iron) and lightly oil and rub to coat. (Fish can stick to stainless steel pans, so we recommend using cast iron if possible.)
- Prepare salmon by briefly rinsing under cold water and patting dry with a paper towel (this is an optional step, but recommended).
- Once dry, drizzle both filets with a little oil and season each with a generous pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Next sprinkle on dill and top with fresh lemon slices (this is mostly for visual effect, but it also helps keep the fish more moist and infuses lemon flavor).
- If cooking in a skillet: Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add a little oil. Then add salmon filets and sear on the underside for 2-3 minutes — this speeds the baking time and also makes the skin crispier and easy to peel away. Transfer to the preheated oven and continue cooking for 8-10 minutes, or until the center is fully cooked (check by cutting into the center of one of the filets). Set aside until serving.
- If cooking on a baking sheet: Transfer seasoned salmon directly to the parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the center is fully cooked (check by cutting into the center of one of the filets). Set aside until serving.
- Meanwhile, prepare garlic sauce by adding hummus, lemon, dill, and garlic to a small mixing bowl and stirring to combine. Then add water a little at a time until a semi-thick, pourable sauce is achieved. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more lemon for acidity, garlic for zing, or dill for herbal flavor. Add salt if needed, though we don’t find that it does. Set aside.
- Serve with vegetables or grains of choice and Garlic Dill Sauce. The slices of lemon can be gathered to the side and squeezed over top of the fish for more flavor.
- Best when fresh, though leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat on a hot skillet or in the microwave until warmed through, or enjoy cold on salads or sandwiches.
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