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Slow Roasted Salmon Recipe

This Easy, Slow Roasted Salmon served with a creamy mustard sauce uses a whole side of salmon for an impressive presentation if you’re entertaining.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 243 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 2-pound whole wild salmon filet ( with skin, at least 1 1/4 inches thick)
  • 1/3 cup light sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill (finely chopped, plus more for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon drained capers (finely chopped, plus 1 tablespoon of brine)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 lemon

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 275ºF. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easiest cleanup. Remove the salmon from the refrigerator to take some of the chill off.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, 2 tablespoons of mustard, the dill, capers, caper brine, salt, and pepper. Zest half of the lemon into to the bowl, then cut it in half and squeeze in the juice from half. Mix to combine. The sauce should be thick but drizzle-able; if it's too thick, add water a small splash at a time until it thins out (or more lemon juice if you like).
  3. Place the salmon, skin side down, onto lined baking sheet. Pat it dry with a paper towel. Spread a heaping spoonful (about 3 tablespoons) of the mustard sauce in a thin layer all over the salmon.
  4. Roast the salmon until it is just barely cooked through, still incredibly moist, and flakes easily with a fork when you remove it (135ºF when checked with an instant read thermometer), 35 to 50 minutes depending on the shape of your salmon.
  5. Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes, during which time it will come up another 5ºF.
  6. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the salmon or pass it on the side, garnish with the fresh dill sprigs, then serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6th Calories 243kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 3.5g (1%) Protein 30.5g (61%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 87mg (29%) Sodium 411.5mg (17%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6th
Calories 243kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 3.5g 1%
Protein 30.5g 61%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 411.5mg 17%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

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