Description
Baked Lemon Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce is a flavorful dish that perfectly balances zesty lemon and rich creaminess. The salmon fillets are baked to perfection and drizzled with a luscious dill sauce, making it an ideal centerpiece for family dinners or special occasions. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe promises to impress without the need for culinary expertise. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or fluffy rice for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the prepared dish. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over them, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, fresh dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the creamy dill sauce evenly over the seasoned salmon fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a minute before serving. Drizzle with extra sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 95mg