Easy Sour Cream Baked Salmon
Enjoy a delightful, heart-healthy meal with Easy Sour Cream Baked Salmon. This dish combines the creamy tang of sour cream with the rich flavor of fresh salmon, all baked to perfection in under 30 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is versatile and pairs beautifully with sides like rice, salad, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the sour cream, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet and evenly spread the sour cream mixture over them.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- For added color, broil for an additional 2 minutes if desired.
- Let rest for a minute before serving and garnish with extra dill or lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg