Description
Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce is a delicious and effortless dish that transforms fresh salmon fillets into a culinary delight. The flaky, tender fish is enhanced by a bright lemon sauce infused with garlic and fresh dill, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables or fluffy rice for a complete meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
- Place salmon fillets in the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, and dill.
- Pour the lemon sauce evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Let rest for a minute before serving; drizzle any remaining sauce over each portion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 77mg