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Salmon in Creamy Dill Sauce

Salmon in Creamy Dill Sauce is made with salmon fillets, dill, and lemon pepper seasoning.

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Original yield
Serves 2
Ingredients
11 listed

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Main courseFishPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less
Recipe categories & planning details
Meal type
Main course
Primary protein
Fish
Preparation & total time
Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Allow for chilling

Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.

2. Prepare the sauce mixture

Mix the sauce at its preparation step so it is ready when needed.

Get to know the ingredients

salmon fillets (5–8 oz. each)

In the method: Season both sides of salmon with lemon pepper seasoning and onion powder.

lemon pepper seasoning

In the method: Season both sides of salmon with lemon pepper seasoning and onion powder.

butter, melted

In the method: Place salmon on a baking sheet and dot with melted butter.

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 2. Original quantities shown.

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  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 lb. salmon fillets (5–8 oz. each)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/2 teaspoon cream-style horseradish, add as needed
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 teaspoon fresh dill
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Ingredient noteSource seasoning: Pepper to taste

How to make it

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Enjoy!

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the baking sheet. Start with this step: Season both sides of salmon with lemon pepper seasoning and onion powder.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.

What happens at the end?

Enjoy!

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 2. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: thecookingjar.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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