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Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce
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Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce

Within 20 minutes, you and your family can enjoy this incredible Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce recipe! It's perfect for weeknights…
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Passive time0 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: BBQ - Grilling, Main Course
Keyword Backyard Party, Dinner Party, Elegant Cuisine, Fish & Seafood, Gluten Free, Quick & Easy, Weeknight Recipes

Ingredients

FISH

  • 1 large salmon fillet, patted dry
  • 3 large lemons, sliced
  • 1/2 tbsp. lemon pepper seasoning, or as needed
  • ground Himalayan sea salt, to taste

DILL SAUCE

  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 1/4 cup Miracle Whip
  • 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 2 1/2 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped tips & tricks
  • 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice tips & tricks
  • 1 large clove garlic, pressed
  • ground Himalayan sea salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF/200ºC
  • Put lemon slices on a baking sheet lined with foil before placing the fillet; season with lemon pepper and ground sea salt.
  • Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 135ºF to 145ºF.
  • In a bowl, combine all the dill sauce ingredients and whisk until well blended; set aside.
  • Remove salmon from the oven, portion it and spoon the sauce over. Serve with steamed veggies, rice and lemon wedges.