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A perfectly cooked salmon fillet topped with lemon slices and creamy herb sauce, served with rice, asparagus, and grilled onions.

Easy Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce

A quick and flavorful salmon recipe perfect for busy weeknights. This dish features a simple baked salmon topped with lemon and onion, served with a creamy dill sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Broil Time 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 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons
  • 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
  • 1 pinch pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking pan
  • Foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with heavy-duty foil and grease it lightly.
  2. Place the salmon fillet skin side down on the prepared foil. Sprinkle it evenly with lemon pepper seasoning and onion salt.
  3. Top the salmon with the sliced onion rings and lemon slices. Dot the top with the cubed butter.
  4. Fold the foil around the salmon to create a sealed packet. Bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Carefully open the foil, allowing the steam to escape. Broil the salmon 4-6 inches from the heat for 3-5 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  6. While the salmon is baking, prepare the dill sauce. Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped onion, lemon juice, prepared horseradish, dill weed, garlic salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir until smooth.
  7. Serve the baked salmon with the dill sauce.

Nutrition

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

Notes

This recipe is a lifesaver for busy evenings. The foil packet keeps the salmon moist, and the broiling step adds a nice finish. Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your preference.

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