Lemon Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
17 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
375 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
International
Lemon Salmon
Description
This Lemon Salmon recipe starts with salmon fillets drizzled with a mixture of olive oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice, then seasoned with salt and pepper. After resting for flavor melding, the fish is baked at 400°F until thoroughly cooked, retaining moist and flaky flesh. The citrus marinade enhances freshness and adds brightness without overpowering the salmon.
While the salmon cooks, a tzatziki sauce is prepared blending Greek yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, rice vinegar, olive oil, garlic, fresh dill, Montreal seasoning, salt, and pepper. The sauce’s creamy texture and fresh herbal and garlic notes provide a cool counterpoint to the warm, baked fish, balancing richness and sharpness.
This dish pairs well with roasted potatoes, asparagus, or pasta to create a well-rounded meal. The recipe suggests using an instant-read thermometer to achieve optimal doneness and offers an option to add honey before broiling briefly for a lightly sweet crust. Ensuring the baking dish is greased or lined aids in easy cleanup.
Ingredients
- 4 ounce salmon filets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the Tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt plain
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon dill chopped, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon Montreal seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400. Place salmon filets in a well-greased 9x13 pan.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Drizzle over fillets.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through (it depends on the thickness of your fillets).
- While the salmon is cooking, mix together the Greek yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and olive oil until smooth.
- Add garlic, fresh dill, Montreal seasoning, and salt and pepper. Mix well. Let sit at room temperature until the salmon is cooked.
- Once the salmon is done, spoon some tzatziki sauce over the top and serve.
Notes
- Grease the baking pan or use parchment paper on a baking sheet for easier cleanup.
- Check salmon doneness with an instant-read thermometer; aim for an internal temperature between 120-125°F.
- For a lightly sweet crust, drizzle honey over the salmon before broiling for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- This salmon pairs well with roasted potatoes, asparagus, or fresh pasta for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 924mg | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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