Salmon with Muenster Cheese and Dill
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Salmon with Muenster Cheese and Dill recipe. Perfectly tender salmon fillets are seasoned with a savory blend of garlic, salt, and pepper, then drizzled with olive oil for a rich, buttery texture. Topped with fresh, fragrant dill and creamy Muenster cheese, these fillets are baked to perfection, creating a luscious, golden crust. Bright citrus notes from fresh lemon zest and juice add a zippy balance to the dish, making it as refreshing as it is decadent. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy yet elegant recipe is ideal for impressing guests or upgrading your family dinner. Pair it with roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad for a complete and unforgettable meal. Keywords: salmon recipe, Muenster cheese, dill salmon, baked salmon, quick weeknight dinner, lemon-dill salmon, seafood recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) Salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh dill
- 4 slices Muenster cheese
- 1 whole (for juice and zest) Lemon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down if applicable.
Season the fillets evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Drizzle the salmon with olive oil and rub it gently to coat the surface.
Sprinkle the chopped dill evenly over the top of the salmon fillets.
Place one slice of Muenster cheese over each salmon fillet, ensuring it covers the top evenly.
Zest about half the lemon over the cheese-topped salmon, then cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice of one half over the fillets.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the fillets reaches 145°F (63°C) and the cheese is melted and golden.
Optionally, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end of cooking for a slightly browned and bubbly cheese topping.
Remove the salmon from the oven and allow it to rest for 2 minutes. Serve warm with the remaining lemon cut into wedges for additional squeezing, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 110.5 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.5 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 380 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 3613 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.7 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g | ||
| Protein | 169.5 g | 339% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 842 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 242 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
