Baked Salmon with Creamy Lemon: A Joyful Dinner Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for baked salmon served with a creamy lemon sauce, perfect for a joyful dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets salmon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and sprinkle with garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix together sour cream, lemon juice, and dill to make the creamy sauce.
- Serve the salmon topped with the creamy lemon sauce.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon for 30 minutes before baking.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Salmon, Creamy Lemon, Easy Dinner, Healthy Recipe