Baked Salmon with Dill (Printable)
Tender salmon fillets baked to perfection with a creamy, flavorful dill sauce topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Salmon
01 - 4 salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless, about 6 oz each
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
→ For the Dill Sauce
06 - ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon sour cream or Greek yogurt
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or greasing lightly.
02 - Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and evenly season with salt and black pepper.
03 - Arrange thin lemon slices atop each salmon fillet.
04 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the salmon flakes easily and is opaque in the center.
05 - While salmon cooks, combine sour cream or Greek yogurt, chopped dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly and adjust seasoning.
06 - Serve the salmon immediately, topped with generous dollops of the dill sauce.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- The creamy dill sauce feels like a happy secret you want to share with everyone
- Salmon cooks quickly yet feels fancy enough for guests or a cozy night in
02 -
- Never overbake the salmon; it continues to cook slightly once removed from the oven
- Letting lemon slices bake on top adds subtle citrus flavor that transforms the dish unexpectedly
03 -
- Pat the salmon fillets dry before seasoning to get a nice roast instead of steaming
- Fresh dill chopped finely really releases the most flavor, so don’t skimp on chopping it well