This easy lemon dill baked salmon is fresh, herby, and ready in just 25 minutes—perfect for a fuss-less weeknight dinner that feels a little fancy. Made with simple low-FODMAP ingredients, it’s a go-to recipe that’s as delicious as it is doable.
This Low FODMAP Lemon-Dill Baked Salmon is one of those recipes I come back to again and again. It’s fresh, flavorful, and comes together in about 25 minutes with just a few simple ingredients—perfect for those nights when you want something easy but still want it to feel like a real meal.
The garlic-infused olive oil, lemon, and dill add just the right amount of flavor without a lot of fuss.
FYI - you can substitute regular olive oil if you don't have garlic-infused oil. The garlic-infused oil just gives a hint of FODMAP-friendly garlic flavor.
I love serving this salmon with a low FODMAP amount of steamed green beans and roasted potatoes for a simple, IBS-friendly dinner that checks all the boxes.
And bonus: salmon is naturally packed with protein and omega-3s, so it’s as nourishing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
To make this low-FODMAP lemon-dill salmon recipe, add these ingredients to your shopping list:
- Salmon - 1 pound (see note below)
- Garlic-infused olive oil - 1 teaspoon
- Fresh dill - 4 teaspoons minced
- Lemons - about 1.5 medium, sliced into 8 thin slices
Note: I find it more budget-friendly to buy a large salmon fillet (often from Aldi) and slice it into 1.5-inch thick strips myself. I freeze any extras for later, then thaw them fully in the fridge (usually takes about 24 hours) before using them in this (or another salmon) recipe.
Low FODMAP Notes
In this section, I share information for ingredients that are either frequently asked about or have suggested serving sizes to remain low FODMAP. We each have unique tolerance levels and nutritional needs. Please listen to your body (and, if possible, work with a FODMAP-trained dietitian) to determine what is best for you. For more low FODMAP serving size info, please refer to the Monash FODMAP app and FODMAP Friendly website or app.
Salmon (plain) contains no FODMAPs.
Garlic-infused oil is a popular way to add low FODMAP garlic flavor on the low FODMAP diet. My current favorite is Colavita Roasted Garlic Olive Oil (technically a garlic-flavored oil) that Monash University has confirmed to be low FODMAP. Learn more about why garlic-infused oil is okay in my Low FODMAP Garlic and Onion Substitutes post.
Fresh dill is low FODMAP in servings up to 1 cup or 16 grams.
Lemon juice is low FODMAP in servings of 1 tablespoon or 21 grams. Larger servings, greater than ⅔ cup, contain moderate to high levels of the FODMAP, fructans.
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Place the salmon pieces on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with garlic-infused olive oil.
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of dill over each piece, gently pressing it down to help it stick.
Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
Top each piece with 2 lemon slices.
Bake for 4 to 6 minutes per ½ inch of thickness, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. According to the FDA, salmon is considered done when a food thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 145°F.
Serve warm, squeezing the roasted lemon slices over the top or discarding them if preferred.
Storage
This recipe is best enjoyed right after serving. However, leftover salmon can be refrigerated in a sealed container for use within 3 days.
Serve this with
I like to serve this with roasted potatoes and steamed green beans, but this salmon would also be great with rice and a different FODMAP-friendly vegetable.
Potatoes are a FODMAP-free food with or without the skin. Keeping the skin adds a little extra low FODMAP fiber.
Green beans are low FODMAP in servings of 15 beans or 75 grams. Larger servings contain higher amounts of the FODMAP sorbitol (one of the polyols).
Related
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Recipe
Low FODMAP Lemon-Dill Baked Salmon
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 (4-ounce) servings 1x
- Diet: Low Lactose
Description
This easy lemon dill baked salmon is fresh, herby, and ready in just 25 minutes—perfect for a fuss-less weeknight dinner that feels a little fancy. Made with simple low-FODMAP ingredients, it’s a go-to recipe that’s as delicious as it is doable.
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon, sliced into 4 pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic-infused olive oil
- 4 teaspoons minced fresh dill
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 8 thin lemon slices (about 1½ lemons), seeds removed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Place the salmon pieces on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with garlic-infused olive oil.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of dill over each piece, gently pressing it down to help it stick.
- Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
- Top each piece with 2 lemon slices.
- Bake for 4 to 6 minutes per ½ inch of thickness or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. According to the FDA, salmon is considered done when a food thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 145°F.
- Serve warm, squeezing the roasted lemon slices over the top or discarding them if preferred.
Storage: Leftover salmon can be refrigerated in a sealed container for use within 3 days. Freezing is not recommended.
Notes
Low FODMAP Serving: One serving of this recipe (one 4-ounce piece of salmon) contains low FODMAP amounts of ingredients at the time of publication. Individual tolerance may vary, and FODMAP servings can change over time. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the Monash FODMAP App or see the “FODMAP Notes” section above the recipe.
Note 1: I use skin-on salmon and place it skin-side down on aluminum foil. My family isn’t a fan of the skin, so this method makes it easy to separate—the skin sticks to the foil as it bakes, and I can slide a fork in between to lift the cooked salmon right off. If you enjoy the skin or are using skinless salmon, try using parchment paper or lightly greasing the foil to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Low FODMAP, American
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