Baked Salmon with Tangy Dill-Caper Cream
Baked Salmon with Tangy Dill-Caper Cream pairs tender, buttery fillets with a cool, herb-forward sauce that balances lemon brightness, gentle onion sweetness, and a subtle kick of horseradish. The capers and a splash of white wine add briny depth to each bite. Serve it for a relaxed weeknight dinner or an elegant weekend gathering when you want something rich yet refreshing.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Salmon with Tangy Dill-Caper Cream, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 66
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease the foil.
- 2
Place the salmon fillet skin side down on the foil. Season the salmon with lemon-pepper and onion salt; arrange onion rings and lemon slices on top, and dot with butter. Fold the foil over the salmon and seal it tightly.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Open the foil and turn on the oven broiler. Continue cooking the salmon under the broiler until the flesh flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 12 minutes.
- 4
While the salmon bakes, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, white wine, capers, chopped onion, caper brine, lemon juice, horseradish, dill weed, garlic salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Serve with the salmon.
- Calories 435.4 kcal High 22%
- Protein 34.52 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 12.52 g 5%
- Total Fat 26.41 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 9.61 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 117.39 mg High 39%
- Sodium 308.95 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 3.9 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 4.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.22 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 67.9 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.7 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 726.53 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 23.01 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 58.36 mg Good Source 65%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Baked Salmon with Tangy Dill Caper Cream is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Capers, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 435.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Salmon with Tangy Dill-Caper Cream made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Capers, Diced Onion, Dried Dill. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Salmon with Tangy Dill-Caper Cream?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 435.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Salmon with Tangy Dill-Caper Cream easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Baked Salmon with Tangy Dill-Caper Cream healthy?
- Baked Salmon with Tangy Dill-Caper Cream has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 435.4 calories and 34.52 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 308.95 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.61 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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