Baked Salmon with Creamy Mustard Dill Sauce

An elegant and easy recipe that pairs baked salmon with a tangy and creamy mustard dill sauce. And ready in just 20 minutes!

I love the versatility of salmon - there are a million different ways to prepare it, and it can be paired with a variety of ingredients. One of my favorite flavor pairings is with mustard dill sauce. 

The spiciness of mustard and fresh herbyness of dill are the perfect foil for the fatty richness of salmon. The creamy yogurt sauce rounds out the dish with a slight tanginess, and in just 5 minutes a healthy mid-week meal is assembled!

This is a very low effort recipe, but you can easily fool your guests with the beautiful presentation.

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• ⭐️ Why This Recipe Works
• 🐟 Ingredient Notes
• 🔪 How To Make Baked Salmon with Mustard Dill Sauce
• 🍽 What Should I Serve with Salmon?
• 👩🏼‍🍳 Expert Tips
• 💬 Frequently Asked Questions
• 🌿 Related Recipes
• Baked Salmon with Creamy Mustard-Dill Sauce

⭐️ Why This Recipe Works

• Tangy, creamy, herby, with a slight mustardy kick
• Healthy and nutritious
• Ready in 20 minutes
• Simple whole foods
• Freezer-friendly

🐟 Ingredient Notes

• Greek yogurt - Use a thick and tangy Greek yogurt for optimal flavor and creaminess.
• Fresh dill - I always recommend using fresh herbs whenever possible, but you could also substitute 2 teaspoons of dried dill here as well.
• Dijon mustard - I love a grainy and textured mustard, but you should use whichever type of mustard you prefer.
• Salmon - Depending on where you shop, salmon can be pricey. Wild-caught salmon is always the best, but I've purchased farmed salmon many times and it always tastes great.
• Garlic - I highly recommend using fresh garlic for optimal flavor.

🔪 How To Make Baked Salmon with Mustard Dill Sauce

*See recipe card below for printable instructions.

Make sauce: Whisk yogurt, dill, mustard, scallions, salt, and pepper in small bowl to blend. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 425°F. Place parchment paper on baking sheet.

Place salmon, skin side down, on prepared sheet. Sprinkle with garlic, salt and pepper. Bake salmon until just opaque in center, about 10-12 minutes. Drizzle ⅓ cup of sauce on salmon and serve remaining sauce on the side. Garnish with additional scallions and fresh dill.

🍽 What Should I Serve with Salmon?

• For a heartier meal, serve over a bed of rice, quinoa, or barley.
• Pair it with cumin roasted carrots with yogurt sauce, roasted red potatoes with chimichurri, roasted brussels sprouts with garlic, or creamy braised white beans and leeks.
• Serve with a salad, like my apple gorgonzola salad with mustard vinaigrette, citrus fennel salad, or apple walnut goat cheese salad with ginger vinaigrette.

👩🏼‍🍳 Expert Tips

• Storage: Place leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• How to freeze: Transfer completely cooled salmon to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
• How to reheat: Gently reheat in the microwave, using a medium power setting (6 or 7 will work) for 1 minute. Using the highest microwave setting may dry out your leftover salmon.
• Use fresh dill. Since both mustard and dill are star players here, it's important to use fresh dill if possible.
• Don't overbake. Salmon thickness varies, but aim for 4 to 6 minutes per half-inch of thickness. You could also use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness. The USDA recommends a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F. at the thickest part of the fillet.
• You can eat the salmon skin. It's actually very nutritious, so if you want to eat it, go for it! Baking salmon with the skin on also prevents the fillets from drying out while baking.

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