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Baked Salmon With Garlic Mayo

Baked Salmon With Garlic Mayo: A Flavor Bomb You’ll Love

Baked Salmon With Garlic Mayo is a quick, healthy recipe that transforms salmon into a gourmet delight with a creamy garlic dill sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 lbs Fresh Salmon Fillet skin on
For the Garlic Mayo Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise slightly heaping
  • 8 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 5 oz Fresh Dill chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Salmon: Wash and dry the fresh salmon fillet, placing it skin-side down in a lined baking dish.
  2. Make the Garlic Mayo Sauce: Combine mayonnaise, crushed garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl and stir until smooth.
  3. Marinate the Salmon: Spoon the garlic mayo mixture over the salmon, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure proper baking temperature.
  5. Bake the Salmon: Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Add the Finishing Touch: Let the salmon rest for a few minutes and squeeze fresh lemon juice over it before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, marinate overnight and use wild-caught salmon if possible. Resting before serving enhances tenderness.

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