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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.
Health Benefits of Salmon:
Salmon is a very nutrient-dense food. It is a great source of vitamins and minerals and incredibly beneficial for your health. Salmon has a number of health benefits and it’s great for brain development. Which makes it an excellent source of food for the little ones. Some of these health benefits include:
- Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Excellent source of protein
- Improved brain function and memory
- Great source if vitamins and minerals like Vitamin B’s, Selenium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, etc.
- Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease
- Promotes healthy skin and hair
- Prevents cancer
What you need to make this Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce:
- Salmon
- Pink Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
- Clove of Garlic
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Mayonnaise
- Lemon Juice
- Fresh Dill
- Lemon Zest
How to make Baked Salmon:
- 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:
- No avocado oil?- Substitute for coconut oil or unsalted butter.
- 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.
- Use avocado based mayo- much healthier and rich in healthy fats.
- 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
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
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!
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
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Preheat oven at 325 degrees F.
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Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper. Cut salmon into 4 even filets. Place salmon filets on sheet pan and pat dry.
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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.
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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.
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Remove salmon from oven. Evenly spread sauce over each filet or spread according to preference. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Tips and Substitution:
- No avocado oil?- Substitute for coconut oil or unsalted butter.
- 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.
- Use avocado based mayo- much healthier and rich in healthy fats.
- Make sure to line baking sheet pan with parchment paper- this will prevent the salmon from sticking to the sheet pan.
*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.
**Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links and sponsored content. All the opinions are my own and I only recommend products I use in my own home with my own family.
