Delicious Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce in 30 Minutes

Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce is a quick, gourmet dish perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 ounces Salmon fresh, pieces
2 tablespoons Olive Oil for brushing
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Creamy Dill Sauce

1 cup Sour Cream can use non-dairy
1/2 cup Mayonnaise do not substitute
3 tablespoons Fresh Dill or use half dried
2 tablespoons Capers can swap with green olives
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard omit for milder flavor
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh is best
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest

Equipment

Oven
baking sheet
Wire rack
Mixing Bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh dill, capers, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth. Let the sauce sit for 10 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare your baking sheet.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange salmon fillets on the rack, brush with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and dill.
Bake the salmon for 10 minutes, then increase the temperature to 450°F (232°C) and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes until opaque and flaky.
Remove salmon from the oven, plate each piece, and top with creamy dill sauce. Garnish with extra dill and capers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal. Store leftovers separately.

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