Description
Baked Lemon Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce is a delightful dish that combines the flaky tenderness of salmon with a rich, tangy sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, guaranteed to impress your family and guests alike. The vibrant flavors of fresh lemon and dill create a symphony of taste that will have everyone asking for seconds. It pairs beautifully with rice, salad, or pasta, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp capers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the dish. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets and sprinkle chopped dill generously on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, capers, and additional lemon juice in a bowl until well combined.
- Serve the salmon hot with dollops of creamy dill sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg