Best 8 Baked Salmon With Creamy Dill Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the delicate flavors of salmon with a creamy dill sauce, creating a symphony of tastes that will tantalize your palate. This baked salmon recipe is a culinary delight that offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The article features two variations of the creamy dill sauce: a classic version and a tangy version with capers and lemon zest for a zesty twist. Both sauces complement the flaky, succulent salmon perfectly, elevating this dish to a restaurant-worthy meal. Discover the culinary secrets behind this exquisite dish, including tips for selecting the freshest salmon and preparing the creamy dill sauce to perfection.

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GREEK SALMON WITH CREAMY DILL SAUCE



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Baked Greek Salmon with Dill Sauce is wonderfully healthy and gloriously flavorful!This Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce is a symphony of deeply satisfying Greek flavors you will have to taste to believe. The Dill Sauce for the salmon is beautifully creamy AND healthy made with Greek yogurt spiked with fresh dill, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and parsley. It slathers the juicy salmon that has "marinated" while you prep the dill sauce with kisses of balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, lemon pepper, oregano and garlic for flavor upon on flavor. The whole meal comes together very quickly for a simple salmon recipe that never disappoints!

Provided by Jen

Categories     Main Course

Time 42m

Number Of Ingredients 24

4 (6 oz.) wild salmon fish fillets (OR 1 wild Alaskan salmon fillet)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 tsp EACH lemon pepper, dried oregano, garlic powder, sugar, salt
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (nonfat works great)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (nonfat works great)
1 tablespoon chopped dill
1 minced garlic clove (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp EACH dried oregano, dried parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup chopped cucumber
3 tablespoons kalamata olives (or regular) (halved)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2-3 tablespoons crumbled feta
1/2 -1 jalapeno, seeded, deveined, minced ( or a pinch of red pepper flakes)
1/2 tablespoon chopped dill
1 minced garlic clove
1/2 TBS EACH olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk the olive oil, balsamic, lemon juice and seasonings listed under "salmon" together in a 9x13 baking dish (or large piece of foil with sides folded up on a baking sheet if using a large fillet). Add salmon and turn to coat (I drag the salmon across the dish to coat thoroughly). Brush any remaining wet rub onto the salmon. Line salmon in a single layer and let sit at room temperature while you prepare your Dill Sauce and Salsa, up to 30 minutes at room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • For the Dill Sauce, whisk all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate.
  • For the Salsa, combine all of the ingredient in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Bake salmon at 400 degrees F for approximately 12-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork (cooking time may vary depending on thickness of salmon).
  • Serve salmon with Dill Sauce, Salsa and fabulous with extra freshly squeezed lemon juice.

SALMON WITH CREAMY DILL SAUCE



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There's nothing like fresh salmon, and my mom bakes it just right so it nearly melts in your mouth. The sour cream dill sauce is subtly seasoned with horseradish so that it doesn't overpower the delicate salmon flavor. -Susan Emery, Everett, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 salmon fillet (about 2 pounds)
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
6 lemon slices
1/4 cup butter, cubed
DILL SAUCE:
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
3/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with heavy-duty foil; grease lightly. Place salmon skin side down on foil. Sprinkle with lemon pepper and onion salt. Top with onion and lemon. Dot with butter. Fold foil around salmon; seal tightly,, Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Open foil carefully, allowing steam to escape. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients until smooth. Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 33g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 643mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein.

BAKED SALMON WITH MUSTARD-DILL SAUCE



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An easy Baked Salmon with Mustard-Dill Sauce recipe

Provided by Deb Sokol

Categories     Mustard     Bake     Low Carb     Dinner     Salmon     Summer     Dill     Bon Appétit     New Jersey     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1 1/2-pound center-cut salmon fillet with skin
2 teaspoons minced garlic

Steps:

  • Whisk sour cream, dill, onion and mustard in small bowl to blend. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil baking sheet. Place salmon, skin side down, on prepared sheet. Sprinkle with garlic, salt and pepper; spread with 1/3 cup sauce. Bake salmon until just opaque in center, about 20 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce.

PAN-FRIED SALMON WITH CREAM-DILL SAUCE



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Salmon tastes great pan fried, and combined with this delicious creamy sauce with mustard and dill, it turns into a gourmet meal - and it's ready in 20 minutes to boot! You can use fresh or frozen salmon.

Provided by Lena

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Salmon Fillet Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
¾ cup heavy whipping cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Season salmon with salt and pepper and sprinkle with some of the lemon juice.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter and oil together in the hot skillet. Add salmon; pan-fry for 3 minutes. Flip and cook until salmon is almost cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle remaining lemon juice onto one side of the pan. Add mustard and dill and mix. Pour in cream, mix with a spoon, and tilt pan so sauce runs around the salmon fillets. Cook for a few minutes until sauce thickens. Season with salt. Serve salmon with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 127.2 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 245.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

SALMON FILLETS WITH CREAMY DILL



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A family recipe for how Alaskans make a delicious salmon dish. Use king, red, or silver salmon. Serve with wild rice!

Provided by JessieD

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups mayonnaise
½ cup prepared mustard
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1 ½ pounds salmon fillets
2 teaspoons dried dill, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a bowl, stir together mayonnaise and mustard. Stir in thyme, oregano, and basil. Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet, and spread with the mayonnaise mixture. Sprinkle with dill weed.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the salmon is easily flaked with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 860.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 107.1 mg, Fat 76.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 894.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SALMON WITH CREAMY DILL SAUCE



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I served this with spaghetti. I tossed the hot, drained noodles with enough of the sauce to coat, plated the spaghetti, topped with the salmon and dressed the salmon with another dollop of the sauce, and garnished with a few more capers.

Provided by Good EatNZ

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (2 pound) salmon fillet
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
6 slices lemon
¼ cup butter, cut into small chunks
⅓ cup sour cream
⅓ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon caper brine
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
¾ teaspoon dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; grease the foil lightly.
  • Place salmon fillet with skin side down on foil. Season salmon with lemon-pepper and onion salt; top with onion rings and lemon slices, dot with butter. Fold foil around salmon and seal tightly.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Unseal the foil and turn the oven's broiler on. Continue cooking the salmon under the broiler until the flesh flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 12 minutes.
  • While the salmon bakes, stir sour cream, mayonnaise, white wine, capers, chopped onion, caper brine, lemon juice, horseradish, dill weed, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Serve with the salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 694.7 mg, Sugar 1 g

BAKED SALMON WITH CREAMY DILL SAUCE



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Try this Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce for a delectable take on a favorite fish. PHILADELPHIA Garlic & Herb Cream Cheese Spread plus fresh dill come together for the creamy sauce. Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce is perfect with a salad and steamed rice.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/3 cup PHILADELPHIA Garlic & Herb Cream Cheese Spread
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill
4 skinless salmon fillets (1 lb.)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix cream cheese spread and dill until blended.
  • Cut vertical slit on top of each fish fillet to within 1/2 inch of ends to make pocket, being careful to not cut all the way through the bottom of fillet.
  • Fill slits with cream cheese mixture; place, filled sides up, in shallow baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 10 to 12 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g

BAKED SALMON WITH MUSTARD-DILL SAUCE



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Make and share this Baked Salmon with Mustard-Dill Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
3 tablespoons finely chopped onions
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper
1 1/2 lbs center cut salmon fillets, with skin
2 teaspoons minced garlic

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the first 4 ingredients.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and blend well.
  • Allow to stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Lightly grease or oil a baking sheet.
  • Put salmon, skin side down, on baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle with garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Spread with 1/3 cup of sauce.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until just opaque in the center.
  • Serve with the rest of the sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose the right salmon: For the best results, use a fresh, center-cut salmon fillet. Avoid fillets that are too thin or have a lot of bones.
  • Cook the salmon to perfection: The key to perfectly cooked salmon is to cook it until it is just opaque in the center. Overcooked salmon will be dry and tough.
  • Make the creamy dill sauce ahead of time: The creamy dill sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance. This makes it a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
  • Serve the salmon with your favorite sides: Baked salmon goes well with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

This baked salmon with creamy dill sauce is an easy and delicious weeknight meal. The salmon is cooked to perfection and the creamy dill sauce is the perfect complement. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal.

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