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Baked Salmon With Garlic Mayo

Baked Salmon With Garlic Mayo - Quick, Creamy Delight for Dinner

Baked Salmon With Garlic Mayo is a quick and delicious dish that combines fresh salmon with a creamy garlic mayo, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1 fillet Fresh Salmon Wild-caught is preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked to taste
For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be a lighter alternative
  • 2 cloves Garlic (Crushed) Use fresh garlic for best taste
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill (Chopped) Substitute with parsley if needed

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • Plastic wrap
  • Food thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by washing your fresh salmon fillet under cool water, then pat it dry with paper towels.
  2. Place the fillet in a lined baking dish, ensuring it fits snugly for even cooking.
  3. Spread a generous layer of mayonnaise evenly over the top.
  4. Sprinkle freshly crushed garlic, chopped dill, kosher salt, and black pepper on top.
  5. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally overnight.
  6. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  7. Once preheated, remove the salmon from the fridge and uncover it.
  8. Place the dish in the oven and cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  10. Carefully remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
  11. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 43gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate overnight and ensure salmon is fully thawed before cooking.

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