Baked Irish Salmon with Dill Sauce

How to Make Baked Irish Salmon with Dill Sauce at Home

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Ingredients

• 2 pieces salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 slices lemon slices

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.

3. 3

   Add minced garlic (2 cloves) to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4. 4

   Stir in the heavy cream (1 cup) and bring to a gentle simmer.

5. 5

   Add fresh dill (2 tablespoons) and lemon juice (1 tablespoon) to the cream, stirring well. Season with salt (1 teaspoon) and black pepper (1 teaspoon). Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

6. 6

   In a baking dish, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place the salmon fillets (2 pieces) skin-side down.

7. 7

   Season the salmon with salt and pepper to taste, and top each fillet with lemon slices (2 slices).

8. 8

   Pour the creamy dill sauce over the salmon evenly.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

11. 11

    Serve the salmon hot, garnished with additional fresh dill if desired.