Monday, January 8, 2018

Creamy Dill & Salmon


Prep/Total Time: 30 min. Makes: 6 servings

1    salmon fillet (about 2 pounds)
2    teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
1    teaspoon onion salt
1    small onion, sliced and separated into rings
6    lemon slices
1/4     cup butter, cubed
                                  Dill          SAUCE:
1/3    cup sour cream
1/3    cup mayonnaise
1       tablespoon finely chopped onion
1       teaspoon lemon juice
1       teaspoon prepared horseradish
3/4    teaspoon dill weed
1/4   teaspoon garlic salt
Pepper to taste

1 .  Line a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with heavy-duty foil; grease lightly. Place salmon skin side down on foil. 

2 .  Sprinkle with lemon-pepper and onion salt. Top with onion and lemon. Dot with butter. Fold foil around salmon; seal tightly,

3 .  Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Open foil carefully, allowing steam to escape. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 8-12 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

4 .  Combine the sauce ingredients until smooth. Serve with salmon. 
Serve with a salad  and  toasted buttered garlic Italian bread  sprinkle with  a touch of rosemary . HMmmm good .

Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.