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salmon with lemon dill sauce
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Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce

Classic flavors come together in this easy recipe for salmon with lemon dill sauce. The salmon is cooked in the oven and finished with a tangy herb sauce for maximum flavor and simplicity.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 266
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb salmon or 4 filets 6 oz each
  • 1 lemon zested and sliced
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped, or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray the foil with cooking spray.
  2. Prepare the salmon: Remove the skin from the salmon filet. Rinse the salmon with water and pat dry with a paper towel. Run your hands along all sides to check for any bones that need to be removed. Portion the salmon into 4 equal sized pieces. Place the filets on the baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil onto the salmon and lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Zest and slice the lemon: With a grater or zesting tool, zest the lemon rind until you get about 1 teaspoon of zest. Transfer the zest to a small bowl. Slice the lemon into 8 thin slices and place the slices on top of the salmon.
  4. Bake the salmon: Place the salmon on the baking tray into the preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes.
  5. Prepare the sauce: To the bowl with the lemon zest, add the plain Greek yogurt. Chop the dill (if using fresh) and add it to the bowl. Mince the garlic and add it to the bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well incorporated.
  6. Serve: Once the salmon is done baking, remove the baking tray from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Transfer each filet to a plate and remove the lemon slices if desired. Serve with the lemon dill sauce on top and extra slices of fresh lemon for squeezing.

Notes

Pairing suggestions:
  • Steamed, roasted, or sauteed veggies
  • Roasted potatoes or rice