Baked Salmon with Dill

Name: Baked Salmon with Dill
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
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

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

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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

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

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

Spread the cream mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
5

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

Questions

Can I make Baked Salmon with Dill dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup sour cream. Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Baked Salmon with Dill keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Baked Salmon with Dill?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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