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Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill

Zesty Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill for Easy Gourmet Meals

Discover the delightful Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill, a quick and healthy dish perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon wild-caught preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice plus extra for serving
  • 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar optional substitute with white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill or less dried dill
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Creamy Dill Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt nonfat or regular
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise or avocado mayonnaise
For the Optional Cucumber Tomato Salsa
  • 1 cup Cucumbers diced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives optional
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese crumbled, optional
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley optional

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a baking dish, combine olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, fresh dill, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful marinade. Place the salmon fillets in the dish and turn them gently to coat evenly with the marinade. Allow the salmon to sit at room temperature for up to 30 minutes.
  2. While the salmon is marinating, prepare the creamy dill sauce. In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, remaining lemon juice, additional fresh dill, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy, then cover and refrigerate the sauce.
  3. For a refreshing accompaniment, chop the cucumber and halved cherry tomatoes in a bowl. If desired, add chopped Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the mix for an extra burst of flavor. Season the salsa with salt, pepper, and fresh parsley, then mix well.
  4. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Once the oven is ready, place the marinated salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach around 125°F (52°C) for optimal tenderness.
  5. To serve your Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill, place each fillet on a plate and generously spoon the creamy dill sauce over the top. Add a few spoonfuls of the optional cucumber tomato salsa for added freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, do not over-marinate the salmon or skip the creamy dill sauce, which elevates the dish to gourmet status.

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