Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce

Ingredients

• 1½ lb salmon fillets
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup fresh dill
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 2 lemon wedges (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
3. Place salmon on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
4. While salmon bakes, prepare the dill sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder.
5. Once salmon is cooked, remove from oven. Serve immediately with a generous dollop of dill sauce and optional lemon wedges.