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    20-Minute Garlic Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce

    5 from 5 votes
    Posted December 3, 2019 (last updated August 28, 2023) by Wendy Polisi

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    If you like restaurant-quality meals that involve barely any work, you are going to love this Garlic Salmon. Full of garlicky goodness topped off with a creamy lemon dill sauce, this is a simple recipe that is fancy enough for company. Perfect for when you need something elegant for holiday entertaining.

    Photo of two plates of Garlic Salmon with a bowl of lemon dill sauce next to the front one.

    Garlic Salmon is Simple Perfection!

    If you like simple dishes that are tasty enough to wow your family and friends, you are going to love this Garlic Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce. It comes together in about 20 minutes and is quite possibly the most delicious salmon recipe I've ever had.

    We eat a lot of salmon at our house because it is my husband's favorite seafood. (And because it is such a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.)

    Paired with a vegetable side, this Garlic Salmon makes a simple and elegant meal. Just what I need around the holidays!

    How to Make Garlic Salmon

    1 First, rub the salmon fillets with garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

    Photo of two pieces of salmon that have been seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper on a plate.

    2 Next, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the salmon on a baking sheet. Combine the butter and lemon juice and drizzle over the salmon.

    Photo of two garlic seasoned pieces of salmon ready to go in the oven.

    3 Bake for about 8 minutes, or until the center of the flesh is 120 degrees for medium-rare.

    Overhead photo of salmon on a sheet pan with garlich, salt, pepper, and butter.

    4 While the salmon is cooking, make the sauce by combining sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir until combined.

    5 Finally, serve the salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce and garnish with additional dill.

    Looking for more great salmon recipes to try? It doesn't get any better than this Sheet Pan Salmon.

    Photo of two plates of Garlic Salmon with a bowl of lemon dill sauce next to the front one.
    Square image of garlic salmon drizzled in a lemon dill sauce and garnished with dill.
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    5 from 5 votes

    20-Minute Garlic Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce

    This simple Garlic Salmon is a company-worthy dish that comes together in a flash. It doesn't get much better than buttery, garlicky fish topped with a creamy dill sauce that is brightened by a pop of lemon.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Main
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Seafood
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 426kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    Salmon

    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
    • 16 ounces salmon fillets skin on
    • ⅓ cup butter melted
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

    Sauce

    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Rub the salmon fillets with garlic and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Return to the refrigerator and let sit for 30 minutes.
    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • Place the salmon on a baking sheet. Combine the butter and lemon juice and drizzle over the salmon.
    • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the center of the flesh is about 120 degree. (If you insert a cake tester, it should slide in and out without resistance. The meat should be relatively opaque.)
    • While the salmon is cooking, make the sauce by combining sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir until combined and refrigerate until serving.
    • Serve the fish with the Lemon Dill Sauce and garnish with additional dill.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 577mg | Potassium: 576mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 623IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg

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    About Wendy Polisi

    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Paula @ I'm Busy Being Awesome

      December 04, 2019 at 10:24 pm

      This looks perfect! Actually perfect, I'll have to give it a go

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    2. Marta

      December 04, 2019 at 10:26 pm

      I don't eat as much salmon as I truly want to. This recipe has just inspired me to cook some for dinner. Thanks!

      Reply
    3. annie

      December 05, 2019 at 1:08 am

      5 stars
      This sounds amazing!

      Reply
    4. Dorothy Reinhold

      December 05, 2019 at 1:32 am

      Salmon is always a winner at my house. I am always looking for new ways to make it. Love the lemon dill sauce!

      Reply
    5. Shayla Marie

      December 05, 2019 at 3:34 am

      This looks amazing! I am saving this to make for my son's birthday dinner in a few weeks, he loves salmon and always wants it for his birthday dinner! He's going to love this.

      Reply
    6. Vikki

      December 05, 2019 at 5:05 am

      5 stars
      Decided to give this a whirl and was not disappointed! So easy and delicious, my family loved it!

      Reply
    7. Monica

      December 05, 2019 at 6:23 am

      This looks divine. I love dill, lemon and salmon together!

      Reply
    8. Monica

      December 05, 2019 at 6:25 am

      This looks divine. I love dill, lemon and salmon together! That sauce looks perfect.

      Reply
    9. Helen Little

      December 05, 2019 at 11:10 am

      Oh how delicious, I love salmon. This is a gorgeous recipe and so healthy.

      Reply
    10. Catalina

      December 05, 2019 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness! This is my kind of weeknight dinner!

      Reply
    11. Sara Welch

      December 05, 2019 at 8:27 pm

      5 stars
      This is everything a gourmet meal should be, and then some! Looking forward to making this over the weekend!

      Reply

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