Description
Creamy Lemon Dill Salmon is a delightful dish that elevates any meal with its rich flavors and creamy texture. This recipe features flaky salmon fillets enveloped in a luscious sauce made from heavy cream, zesty lemon juice, and fresh dill. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish not only pleases the palate but also adds an elegant touch to your table. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables or pasta for a well-rounded meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and place the salmon fillets inside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, chicken broth, minced garlic, lemon juice, and fresh dill until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the salmon fillets generously.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve the salmon on plates with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 564
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 324mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 126mg