Description
Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dinner ready in under 30 minutes. Tender, flaky salmon fillets are perfectly baked and paired with a bright, creamy lemon dill sauce that elevates the dish with fresh herbs and citrus. This recipe combines simplicity and nutrition, ideal for busy weeknights or a light, impressive meal.
Ingredients
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Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, fresh or thawed, skin-on or skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lemon Dill Sauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly brush each salmon fillet with olive oil, then season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to ensure a moist and flavorful fillet.
- Bake the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet or dish. Bake uncovered for approximately 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork but remains moist inside.
- Prepare the Lemon Dill Sauce: While the salmon bakes, combine Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Add Dijon mustard if using, and adjust lemon juice to taste. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once baked, drizzle or dollop the lemon dill sauce over the salmon fillets. Alternatively, serve the sauce on the side for dipping. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs or lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- Choose fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not overcook to keep the salmon moist and tender.
- Use fresh herbs to maximize the aromatic brightness of the sauce.
- Let salmon rest a few minutes after baking to seal in the juices.
- Adding lemon zest to the sauce can enhance the citrus aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg