Description
Baked Lemon Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce is a delightful dish that transforms any meal into an occasion. The succulent salmon fillets, enhanced by a rich and zesty dill sauce, create a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Perfect for cozy family dinners or elegant gatherings, this recipe is as simple to prepare as it is impressive on the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the fillets; season with salt and pepper. Squeeze half a lemon over them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Add dill, lemon juice, zest, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer gently until slightly thickened.
- Serve salmon topped with creamy dill sauce and extra lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg