baked salmon with dill sauce

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baked salmon with dill sauce

Flaky, tender salmon fillets baked to perfection and served with a creamy, tangy dill sauce. This easy and elegant dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, ready in under 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4

Course: lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Seafood

Calories: 390

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon:
4 salmon fillets 5–6 oz each
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 lemon thinly sliced
Optional: lemon zest garlic powder, or paprika for extra flavor
For the Dill Sauce:
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
1 garlic clove minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Preheat and Prep
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Season the Salmon
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and any optional spices. Lay lemon slices over each fillet.
Bake the Salmon
Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temp of 145°F.
Make the Dill Sauce
While the salmon bakes, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve
Plate the salmon and spoon dill sauce over each fillet. Garnish with extra dill or lemon wedges, if desired.

Notes

Make it lighter: Use all Greek yogurt for a healthier sauce.
Fresh is best: Use fresh dill when possible for the brightest flavor.
Grill it: This recipe works great on the grill too — just cook the salmon skin-side down over medium heat.
Storage: Leftover salmon and sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat salmon gently or enjoy cold in salads.