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A perfectly baked salmon fillet topped with lemon slices and onions, served with rice and asparagus. A great salmon recipe for busy weeknights.

Quick Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill Sauce

This recipe offers a fast and flavorful way to prepare salmon, perfect for busy weeknights. It features a simple baked salmon topped with lemon and onion, served with a creamy dill sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Broiling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 ounces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 418
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 1 fillet Salmon about 2 pounds
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon-pepper seasoning to 1-1/2 teaspoons
  • 1 teaspoon Onion salt
  • 1 small Onion sliced and separated into rings
  • 6 slices Lemon
  • 1/4 cup Butter cubed
Dill Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Sour cream
  • 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Prepared horseradish
  • 3/4 teaspoon Dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking pan
  • Foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with heavy-duty foil and grease it lightly.
  2. Place the salmon fillet skin side down on the prepared foil. Sprinkle it evenly with lemon-pepper seasoning and onion salt. Arrange the sliced onion rings and lemon slices over the salmon. Dot the top with cubed butter.
  3. Fold the foil around the salmon to create a sealed packet. Bake for 20 minutes.
  4. Carefully open the foil, allowing the steam to escape. Broil the salmon 4-6 inches from the heat for 3-5 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  5. While the salmon is baking or broiling, prepare the dill sauce. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, finely chopped onion, lemon juice, prepared horseradish, dill weed, garlic salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
  6. Serve the baked salmon with the dill sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 26gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 643mgSugar: 1g

Notes

This recipe is designed for speed and ease, making it ideal for busy weeknights. The broiling step at the end adds a nice finish to the salmon.

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