Description
Baked salmon with dill sauce is a flavorful dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a creamy dill sauce. It is perfect for a dinner party or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the salmon for 15-20 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon is baking, prepare the dill sauce by mixing sour cream, dill, Dijon mustard, garlic, capers, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the salmon with the dill sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- Feel free to use fresh or dried dill.
- Adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more sour cream or a splash of water if needed.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: baked salmon, dill sauce, seafood recipe, healthy dinner