Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce

Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce is the salmon dinner everyone dreams of. Tender, flaky salmon cooked to perfection. Topped with a creamy lemon dill sauce to bring this dish the the next level. Simply healthy and delicious!

Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce

Salmon is hands down one of my favorite foods. I can eat salmon everyday! My kids share my endless love for salmon. They can devour a filet in no time! As you may assume by now, we eat a lot of salmon in this house.

Getting creative with salmon is not an issue for me. However, I feel like salmon is already so tender and when cooked right, can be juicy and flavorful, on its own. Not much has to be done to it to make it delicious. This lemon dill sauce is the perfect compliment to a perfectly baked succulent salmon. It’s a creamy, zesty and aromatic sauce.

Ingredients needed to make Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce:

• Salmon– I like suing wild caught for a bette quality salmon.
• Spices and Aromatics– Pink sea salt, black pepper, and garlic.
• For Lemon Dill Sauce– Plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, fresh dill, and lemon zest.

Equipment needed to make Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce:

• Baking Sheet Pan– Any size baking sheet pan will work.
• Parchment Paper– For lining baking sheet pan to prevent salmon from sticking to it.
• Small Mixing Bowl– To make lemon dill sauce.
• Whisk– To spices and to make the sauce.
• Pastry Brush– To rub the spices mixture over salmon.

How to make Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce:

• Step 1– Preheat oven at 325 degrees F.
• Step 2– Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper. Cut salmon into 4 even filets. Place salmon filets on sheet pan and pat dry.

• Step 3– In a small mixing bowl, whisk together avocado oil, pink sea salt, black pepper and minced garlic. Use a pastry brush to bub mixture over each filet while spreading it evenly. Place prepped salmon in oven and bake for 20 minutes. 

• Step 4– While salmon is baking, in another small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the ingredients for sauce; plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, pink sea salt, and lemon zest. Place in the fridge to keep cold while salmon finishes baking and it’s ready to serve. 

• Step 5– Remove salmon from oven. Evenly spread sauce over each filet or spread according to preference. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!

Tips and Substitution:

1. No avocado oil?- Substitute for coconut oil or unsalted butter.
2. Remove skin from salmon after cooking it- If you want to remove the skin from the salmon, remove it after baking it. It will come right off very easily.
3. Use avocado based mayo- much healthier and rich in healthy fats.
4. Make sure to line baking sheet pan with parchment paper- this will prevent the salmon from sticking to the sheet pan.

What to serve Baked Salmon with:

• Herbed Butter Roasted Potatoes
• Corn on the Cob
• Grilled Summer Veggies
• Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
• Instant Pot Creamy Mashed Potatoes
• Garlic Butter Sautéed Mushrooms
• Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
• Roasted Harvest Veggies
• Honey-Ginger Roasted Carrots

Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce FAQ’s:

Is salmon healthy?

Yes. Salmon is very healthy and should be part of a balanced diet. Salmon is rich with omega 3 fatty acids and other essential vitamins and minerals. It is an excellent source of protein and healthy fats.

Do I leave the salmon skin on or off?

Salmon skin is known to be loaded with nutrients. If you don’t mind the texture off the skin, definitely leave it on. Enjoy all those nutrients! If you’re not a fan, then just remove it.

Do I have to buy Wild Caught Salmon?

No you don’t have to buy wild caught salmon. While there is a significant difference in the way wild vs. farm raised salmon is raised; and the nutritional value between the two. It is better to have farm raised salmon than to not have any salmon at all. If wild caught salmon is not available to you, farm raised is still better than not having salmon.

Storing and Reheating:

Keep any leftover baked salmon is an airtight container. Keep it refrigerated for up to 1-2 days. Reheat by placing back in the oven or in the microwave. Keep the lemon dill sauce in a small mason jar sealed tightly. Keep it refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.

Did you like this Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce recipe? You may also like these other Salmon recipes:

• Teriyaki Salmon Bowls
• Avocado Kale Pesto Salmon with Asparagus
• Sheet Pan Salmon with Veggies
• Quinoa and Spinach Salmon Cakes with Dill and Lemon Yogurt Dip

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Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce

Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce is the salmon dinner everyone dreams of. Tender, flaky salmon cooked to perfection. Topped with a creamy lemon dill sauce to bring this dish the the next level. Simply healthy and delicious!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Baked Salmon, Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4 filets

Calories 278 kcal

Author Angelica Arias

Ingredients

Salmon

• 1 lb salmon (or 4- 4 oz fllets)
• 1/2 tsp pink sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 clove of garlic (minced)

Sauce:

• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh dill
• 1/4 tsp pink sea salt
• 1 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

1. Preheat oven at 325 degrees F.

2. Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper. Cut salmon into 4 even filets. Place salmon filets on sheet pan and pat dry.

3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together avocado oil, pink sea salt, black pepper and minced garlic. Use a pastry brush to bub mixture over each filet while spreading it evenly. Place prepped salmon in oven and bake for 20 minutes.

4. While salmon is baking, in another small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the ingredients for sauce; plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, pink sea salt, and lemon zest. Place in the fridge to keep cold while salmon finishes baking and it's ready to serve.

5. Remove salmon from oven. Evenly spread sauce over each filet or spread according to preference. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

1. No avocado oil?- Substitute for coconut oil or unsalted butter.
2. Remove skin from salmon after cooking it- If you want to remove the skin from the salmon, remove it after baking it. It will come right off very easily.
3. Use avocado based mayo- much healthier and rich in healthy fats.
4. Make sure to line baking sheet pan with parchment paper- this will prevent the salmon from sticking to the sheet pan.

Nutrition Facts

Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce

Amount per Serving

Calories

278

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

19

g

29

%

Saturated Fat

 

3

g

19

%

Trans Fat

 

0.02

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

8

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

7

g

Cholesterol

 

68

mg

23

%

Sodium

 

559

mg

24

%

Potassium

 

601

mg

17

%

Carbohydrates

 

2

g

1

%

Fiber

 

0.2

g

1

%

Sugar

 

1

g

1

%

Protein

 

24

g

48

%

Vitamin A

 

63

IU

1

%

Vitamin C

 

5

mg

6

%

Calcium

 

37

mg

4

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.

**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used. 

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