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A delicious salmon fillet topped with lemon slices and fresh dill, served with a creamy sauce and side vegetables. A perfect salmon recipe for busy weeknights.

Easy Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill Sauce

This recipe offers a quick and flavorful way to prepare salmon, perfect for busy weeknights. The salmon is baked with lemon and onion, then finished under the broiler for a flaky texture. A simple dill sauce complements the fish beautifully.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Broiling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 ounces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 418
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 1 fillet (about 2 pounds) Salmon
  • 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons Lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Onion salt
  • 1 small Onion, sliced and separated into rings
  • 6 slices Lemon
  • 1/4 cup Butter, cubed
Dill Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Sour cream
  • 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Prepared horseradish
  • 3/4 teaspoon Dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking pan
  • Foil

Method
 

  1. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with heavy-duty foil and grease it lightly. Place the salmon fillet skin side down on the foil.
  2. Sprinkle the salmon with lemon pepper and onion salt. Top with the sliced onion and lemon slices. Dot the top with butter cubes.
  3. Fold the foil around the salmon to seal it tightly.
  4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes. Carefully open the foil, letting the steam escape.
  5. Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 3-5 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  6. While the salmon bakes, combine all the dill sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Serve the sauce with the salmon.

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 26gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 643mgSugar: 1g

Notes

This recipe is a great base for a quick and healthy meal. You can adjust the seasonings to your preference. Serve with your favorite roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete dinner.

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