A delicious and easy dish that pairs baked salmon with a tangy and creamy mustard dill sauce!
You know those days when commuting to and from work seems to take longer than the work day itself? Today was one of those days. I love living in NYC, but taking the subway to work can be…frustrating? Annoying? It only makes days when everything goes seamlessly that much sweeter.
I often make this salmon with creamy mustard dill sauce recipe when I want something quick and easy, and today was one of those days. I love mustard and I think it complements salmon beautifully. The mustard dill sauce is nice and tangy with a hint of spice from the mustard and garlic, which is the perfect foil for a rich and fatty piece of fish. After just 20 minutes in the oven, you’ve got yourself a flavorful and healthy meal!
2 Easy Steps To A Delicious Weeknight Meal!
- Whisk yogurt, dill, mustard, scallions, salt, and pepper in small bowl to blend. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place parchment paper on baking sheet. Place salmon, skin side down, on prepared sheet. Sprinkle with garlic, salt and pepper; spread with 1/3 cup sauce. Bake salmon until just opaque in center, about 20 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce.
What To Serve With This Recipe?
- For a heartier meal, you could serve this salmon dish over a bed of rice, quinoa, or barley.
- Pair it with one of these delicious side dishes: Cumin Roasted Carrots with Yogurt Sauce, Roasted Red Skin Potatoes with Chimichurri, or Squash with Raisins and Thyme.
Recipe Tips For Success
- If you don’t have time to let the yogurt mixture sit for an hour, you can bring it to room temperature in the microwave. Adjust the power level to 5 and warm the mixture for 30 seconds at a time until it comes to room temperature.
- Any leftover sauce can be refrigerated for up to 5 days. Add it to your favorite salad, veggie burger, or potatoes for a tangy and zesty bite!
Enjoy your week, and feel free to drop me a line in the comments – I would love to hear if you try this recipe! Or tag me on Instagram @maryannehoekstra to let me know how it turned out! Also, if you are enjoying my blog, please consider recommending it to your friends. They can subscribe here.
Salmon with Mustard-Dill Sauce
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tsps dried dill
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 scallion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4- 6 oz. salmon fillets with skin
- 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
- Whisk yogurt, dill, mustard, scallions, salt, and pepper in small bowl to blend. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place parchment paper on baking sheet. Place salmon, skin side down, on prepared sheet. Sprinkle with garlic, salt and pepper; spread with 1/3 cup sauce. Bake salmon until just opaque in center, about 20 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce.
So delicious! I love the creamy dill sauce– so much flavor!
Thanks Chenée! I love the mustard dill sauce as well!
This is such a wonderful upgrade to salmon. Creamy and packed with delicious dill flavor.
Thanks, Sharon! 🙂
Yum! Looks both simple and elegant at the same time.
Yes! Big payoff with this recipe!
A delicious recipes to enjoying Salmon in a unique and yummy Homemade treat. I love it.
Wonderful, Veena!
This is such a simple recipe but it turned out to be so flavorful!! The perfect easy weeknight dinner!
Thanks, Anjali! I couldn’t agree more!