Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce
Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your dinner table. This quick and easy recipe features tender salmon fillets drizzled with a zesty lemon sauce, infused with garlic and fresh dill. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this meal is not only visually stunning but also packed with healthy nutrients. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a dish that will impress your family and friends, leaving them asking for seconds. With its rich flavor profile and appealing presentation, Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dill until well combined.
- Pour half of the lemon sauce over the salmon fillets and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle remaining sauce over the salmon during the last two minutes of cooking.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra dill if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg