Baked Lemon Dill Salmon with Yogurt Sauce
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
15 mins
-
Total Time
25 mins
-
Servings
4 Servings
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
Baked Lemon Dill Salmon with Yogurt Sauce
Description
Baked Lemon Dill Salmon with Yogurt Sauce combines moist salmon fillets coated with a lemon and olive oil mixture, then baked to maintain a tender, flaky texture. The lemon zest and juice brighten the fish's natural flavor, while seasoning with salt and pepper enhances overall taste. Baking at 400°F ensures even cooking and optimal doneness, adaptable based on fillet thickness and preferred texture.
The accompanying yogurt dill sauce blends Greek yogurt and mayonnaise with finely minced garlic, fresh dill, honey, and milk to create a rich, creamy dressing. This cool sauce provides a fresh herbal note and subtle sweetness, balancing the warm citrus salmon. It can be served over the fish or alongside as a dip.
The sauce benefits from resting at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving, which softens its chill when paired with hot salmon. It also keeps well in the refrigerator for several days and can serve as a versatile dip for vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 6- oz salmon fillets
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice fresh
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Creamy Dill Sauce
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt plain, fat free
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise (full fat)
- 1 clove garlic , finely minced
- 1 Tbsp dill chopped, fresh
- 2 - 3 tsp milk
- 1/2 tsp honey
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
For the salmon:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest and lemon juice. Grease a 13 by 9-inch baking dish and place salmon fillets in baking dish.
- Season tops of salmon with salt and pepper then rotate to opposite side. Drizzle tops evenly with lemon mixture and gently rub over salmon, then season tops with salt and pepper.
- Let rest at room temperature 10 minutes, then bake in preheated oven 12 - 16 minutes, or until salmon has cooked through (cook time will vary based on thickness of fillets and how well done you liked them). Serve warm topped with Creamy Dill Sauce.
For the sauce:
- In a bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, dill, honey, and enough milk to reach desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Store in refrigerator, allow to rest at room temperature 20 minutes before serving (just so it's not ice cold over warm salmon).
Notes
- The yogurt dill sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days and makes a suitable dip for vegetables as well.
- Allow the sauce to reach room temperature before serving to reduce coldness over the warm salmon.
- Adjust baking time according to salmon fillet thickness and desired doneness.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
