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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
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Herbed Salmon Fillets

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How to Make Herbed Salmon Fillets

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. 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.
  3. Lightly season salmon fillets (about 1.5 lbs) with salt and pepper.
  4. Place fillets in a lightly buttered shallow baking dish.
  5. Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the fillets.
  6. 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

0g

Fat

41g

Carbs

0g

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