Ingredients for Baked Lemon Salmon With Lemon Dill Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- for 3 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1.5 lb salmon fillet
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 0 (not used)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
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How to Make Baked Lemon Salmon With Lemon Dill Sauce
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and pat dry a 1.5 lb salmon fillet.
- Place salmon in a baking dish.
- 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.
- Pour lemon mixture over salmon, ensuring it's evenly coated.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- While salmon bakes, prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
- Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the melted butter.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until dill is fragrant.
- Stir in 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once salmon is cooked, drizzle the lemon dill sauce generously over the top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
31 g
Sugar
1g
Fat
50g
Carbs
3g
