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Easy Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce

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A quick and easy baked salmon recipe paired with a tangy, creamy dill sauce that keeps the fish juicy and flavorful. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170g each)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or dairy-free coconut yogurt)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or vegan mayo for dairy-free)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Allow about 10 minutes for the oven to reach temperature.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil evenly over the fillets. Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.
  4. Lay thin lemon slices on top of each fillet, gently pressing them onto the fish.
  5. Bake the salmon on the middle rack for 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork but remains moist.
  6. While the salmon bakes, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard (if using), and chopped fresh dill in a mixing bowl. Adjust seasoning as desired.
  7. Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Spoon the creamy dill sauce generously over each fillet or serve on the side. Garnish with extra dill or a lemon wedge if desired.

Notes

Pat salmon dry to ensure crispy skin. Let salmon rest briefly after baking to keep it juicy. Use fresh dill for best flavor. Sauce can be made ahead and stored up to 2 days refrigerated. For thicker fillets, add a couple of extra minutes to baking time but watch closely to avoid drying out. Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly.

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