Baked Lemon Salmon With Lemon Dill Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Lemon Salmon With Lemon Dill Sauce

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Lemons
• Salmon Fillets
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• Heavy Cream
• 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Fresh Lemon Juice
• Fresh Dill
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper

How to Make Baked Lemon Salmon With Lemon Dill Sauce

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Rinse and pat dry a 1.5 lb salmon fillet.
3. Place salmon in a baking dish.
4. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
5. Pour lemon mixture over salmon, ensuring it's evenly coated.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
7. While salmon bakes, prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
8. Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the melted butter.
9. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until dill is fragrant.
10. Stir in 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
12. Once salmon is cooked, drizzle the lemon dill sauce generously over the top.
13. Serve immediately and enjoy!