Description
Tender salmon dressed in a zesty lemon dill sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (finely minced)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 4 6 oz salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons virgin olive oil
- 3 lemons (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Combine the ingredients for the lemon dill sauce in a medium bowl, then refrigerate the mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the salmon fillets on top.
- Season lightly with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Drizzle with virgin olive oil, ensuring each fillet is coated.
- Place thin lemon slices over each piece of salmon.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon is just opaque and reaches an internal temperature of 140°F.
- Serve with the chilled lemon dill sauce drizzled over the top.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Avoid overcooking salmon for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg