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Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce

This easy, fresh, and healthy baked salmon will be on the table in 30 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 260 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

Baked Salmon
  • 4 4 ounce salmon fillets
  • salt freshly ground black pepper, lemon juice and fresh dill to taste
  • 1 cup of water + 1 tablespoon kosher salt optional for brining the salmon)
Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce
  • 6 oz. plain non fat Greek yogurt ⁣
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425° F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the water and tablespoon of kosher salt. Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the water salt mixture over them so that the fillets are submerged in the liquid. Brine for 10 minutes then remove the salmon and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Place the salmon on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bake the salmon for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 130° F.
  4. While the salmon is baking, whisk together all of the ingredients for the yogurt sauce.
  5. Remove the salmon from the oven. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with fresh chopped dill. Serve with the yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 85mg (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 85mg 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.