Amazing 25-Minute Creamy Lemon Dill Salmon
Enjoy this bright and creamy Lemon Dill Salmon. This simple recipe captures fresh flavors perfectly, making a wonderful sauce that complements the fish beautifully. It brings back memories of sunny meals by the sea.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place the salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, fresh lemon juice, chopped dill, and minced garlic. This makes your creamy sauce.
- Pour the lemon dill sauce evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. The sauce should be warm and slightly thickened.
- Serve immediately. You can spoon extra sauce from the pan over the top.
Notes
- For an extra bright flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the cream sauce.
- If you prefer a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- This salmon pairs wonderfully with roasted asparagus or fluffy rice pilaf.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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