Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Feta Sauce
If you’re looking for a dinner that feels elevated but is secretly so simple, this is it. Perfectly flaky salmon paired with a creamy, tangy dill feta sauce that tastes like something you’d order at a restaurant—but made with wholesome, high-protein ingredients at home.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets about 4–5 oz each
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 tsp garlic puree
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- For the Creamy Dill Feta Sauce
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 tsp fresh grated garlic
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 –2 tbsp water to thin, as needed
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the salmon
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake
- Place the salmon on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon is flaky and cooked through.
- Make the sauce
- In a bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, feta, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, honey, and olive oil. Stir until smooth. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach a creamy, drizzleable consistency.
- Let it sit (optional but recommended)
- Allow the sauce to sit for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors develop.
- Serve
- Plate the salmon and spoon the dill feta sauce generously over the top. Finish with an extra squeeze of lemon if desired.
Notes
Macros (Per Serving – Approximate)
Serves 4
Calories: ~380
Protein: ~34g
Fat: ~24g
Carbohydrates: ~4g
Serves 4
Calories: ~380
Protein: ~34g
Fat: ~24g
Carbohydrates: ~4g