Description
Baked lemon salmon with creamy dill sauce is a delightful dish that combines tender, flaky salmon with a rich, zesty sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for special occasions or weeknight dinners. With the bright flavors of fresh lemon and dill, it’s sure to impress your family and friends while keeping the cooking process simple and enjoyable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp capers (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, capers (if using), and fresh dill until smooth.
- Place the salmon in the baking dish and pour the creamy dill sauce over each fillet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with additional dill and lemon slices before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 388
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 512mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 112mg