Herbed Salmon Fillets Recipe

This quick and easy Herbed Salmon Fillets recipe, adapted from the classic Canadian Living Rush Hour Cookbook (1985), is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Tender salmon fillets are smothered in a creamy, herbaceous sauce and baked to perfection in just 17 minutes. Impress your family with this delicious dish – even picky eaters will love it! Easily substitute sole, flounder, or haddock for the salmon. Double the sauce for extra deliciousness – it's amazing over steamed rice!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 17 mins

Calories 312.1 kcal

Protein 70g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Herbed Salmon Fillets

1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons butter (melted)
Onions
Dried Dill
Dried Thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt (plus extra for seasoning fish)
Ground Black Pepper
1.5 lbs salmon fillets (or sole, flounder, or haddock)

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How to Make Herbed Salmon Fillets

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons butter (melted), 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1 tablespoon dried dillweed, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
Lightly season salmon fillets (about 1.5 lbs) with salt and pepper.
Place fillets in a lightly buttered shallow baking dish.
Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the fillets.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

Fat

41g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Herbed Salmon Fillets?

Herbed Salmon Fillets takes about 22 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 17 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Herbed Salmon Fillets?

Herbed Salmon Fillets has approximately 312.1 calories per serving, with about 70 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 27 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Herbed Salmon Fillets?

The key ingredients for Herbed Salmon Fillets are Sour Cream, Butter, Onions, Dried Dill, Dried Thyme, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.