Dill Cream Sauce Recipe for Salmon
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
283 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Dill Cream Sauce Recipe for Salmon
Description
The recipe starts by seasoning salmon fillets with salt and pepper and placing them on a baking sheet lined with foil to retain juices. A glaze made from melted butter, honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried dill is poured over the salmon along with lemon slices. Baking at 400°F is followed by a brief broil to brown the edges slightly. Meanwhile, a creamy dill sauce is prepared by mixing Greek yogurt, reduced-fat mayonnaise, lemon juice, fresh chopped dill, and black pepper, thinned with milk to a smooth consistency.
The finished salmon is served with spoonfuls of both the pan juices and the fresh dill cream sauce, garnished with additional lemon wedges and dill if desired. The butter and honey provide a sweet, rich glaze that pairs with the tart and fresh flavors in the dill sauce. The baking method keeps the fish moist and tender.
The dill cream sauce can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours, allowing the flavors to meld. This dish serves well as a centerpiece for a light dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 salmon or 4 to 6 4-6 ounce salmon fillets, large side
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon plus juice of 1 medium lemon (about 3 tablespoons, thinly sliced
- ½ cup butter melted
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dill dried
Creamy Dill Sauce
- ⅓ cup yogurt or sour cream, plain, Greek
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise i use reduced fat
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon dill plus additional for topping, finely chopped, fresh
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- milk as needed, to thin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a large baking sheet with nonstick foil. Season salmon generously with salt and pepper on both sides and place on prepared pan. Fold foil up around the sides slightly to create "walls" around the salmon to keep the juices from running out.
- In a small bowl whisk together melted butter, honey, juice of lemon, garlic, and dried dill. Pour sauce over salmon. Add sliced lemons over salmon.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then broil for 3-5 minutes until edges begin to darken.
- While salmon is baking, prepare the sauce by stirring together greek yogurt, mayo, lemon juice, dill, and pepper. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until mixture is very smooth.
- When salmon is finished cooking, spoon sauces from the pan over the salmon. Serve pieces of salmon with creamy dill sauce and garnish with additional black pepper, lemon wedges, and fresh dill.
Notes
- The dill cream sauce can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 176mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 94IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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