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A delicious salmon fillet topped with lemon slices and dill, served with rice and sauce. One of 20 Genius Salmon Recipes for Busy Weeknights.

Quick Lemon-Pepper Salmon with Dill Sauce

This recipe offers a fast and flavorful way to prepare salmon, perfect for busy weeknights. The salmon is seasoned and baked with lemon and onion, then finished under the broiler for a flaky texture. A simple dill sauce complements the fish beautifully.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Broiling 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 ounces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 418
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1 pound salmon fillet skin side down
  • 1 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning or 1-1/2
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1 small onion sliced and separated into rings
  • 6 slices lemon
  • 1/4 cup butter cubed
For the Dill Sauce
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 3/4 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 pinch pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking pan
  • Foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with heavy-duty foil and grease it lightly.
  2. Place the salmon fillet skin side down on the prepared foil. Sprinkle evenly with lemon pepper seasoning and onion salt.
  3. Top the salmon with the sliced onion rings and lemon slices. Dot the top with the cubed butter.
  4. Fold the foil around the salmon to create a sealed packet. Bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Carefully open the foil, allowing the steam to escape. Broil the salmon 4-6 inches from the heat for 3-5 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  6. While the salmon is broiling, prepare the dill sauce. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, finely chopped onion, lemon juice, prepared horseradish, dill weed, garlic salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
  7. Serve the cooked salmon with the dill sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 26gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 643mgSugar: 1g

Notes

This recipe is designed for speed and flavor. You can adjust the amount of lemon-pepper seasoning to your preference. Serve with your favorite roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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