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A perfectly cooked salmon fillet topped with creamy dill sauce, served with orzo pasta and asparagus. A genius salmon recipe for busy weeknights.

Easy Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill Sauce

A simple and flavorful salmon recipe perfect for busy weeknights. This dish features a seasoned salmon fillet baked in foil and served with a creamy dill sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Broiling 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 ounces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 418
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1 pound salmon fillet about 2 pounds
  • 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
For the Dill Sauce
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 3/4 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • to taste pepper

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 seasoning and onion salt. Top with the sliced onion and lemon slices. Dot with butter.
  3. Fold the foil around the salmon and seal it tightly.
  4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes. Carefully open the foil, allowing steam to escape.
  5. Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 3-5 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Meanwhile, combine all the dill sauce ingredients in a 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 quick and healthy option for any night of the week. You can adjust the seasonings to your preference.

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