Herb Crusted Salmon with Garlic Dill Sauce for Dinner Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for Herb Crusted Salmon served with a creamy Garlic Dill Sauce, perfect for a healthy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skin on or off, as preferred)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges, to serve
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (for garlic dill sauce)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (for garlic dill sauce)
- 1 garlic clove, minced (for garlic dill sauce)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried, for garlic dill sauce)
- 1 tsp lemon juice (for garlic dill sauce)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for garlic dill sauce)
- Roasted baby potatoes (optional side)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix thyme, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub olive oil over the salmon fillets, then coat them with the herb mixture.
- Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes or until flaky and opaque.
- In the meantime, mix all garlic dill sauce ingredients in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
- Plate salmon with sauce on the side, roasted potatoes, and fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
- Pat salmon dry before seasoning for a crispy top.
- Use a mix of fresh and dried herbs for deeper flavor.
- Sauce can be made ahead and stored for 2–3 days in fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 35g