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Baked Salmon with Dill

Tender salmon fillets baked with a creamy dill sauce and a touch of fresh lemon juice. Inspired by Eastern European home cooking, this simple dish comes together quickly.

25 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

RussianDinnerOvenPescatarianLow CarbKetoHigh ProteinHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

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Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets, skin-on
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.

  3. 3

    Arrange 4 skin-on salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet skin-side down.

  4. 4

    Spread the cream mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.

  5. 5

    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the fish flakes easily with a fork.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Baked Salmon with Dill at?

For Baked Salmon with Dill, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 15 minutes, in step 5. The target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What should Baked Salmon with Dill look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the fish flakes easily with a fork. A reading of 145 F on a thermometer settles it.

Can I use another fish instead of salmon in Baked Salmon with Dill?

Arctic char or steelhead trout cooks the same way. Thinner fillets need a minute or two less, so go by thickness rather than the clock. As written, the entry for Baked Salmon with Dill uses 4 salmon fillets, skin-on.

Is Baked Salmon with Dill low-carb?

A serving of Baked Salmon with Dill carries 2 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 10 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 2 percent.

Does Baked Salmon with Dill contain fish?

Yes: 4 salmon fillets, skin-on. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Baked Salmon with Dill?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 34 g of protein in about 380 calories, alongside 2 g carbohydrate and 26 g fat, plus 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

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