Ugnstekt Lax med Dillcrème
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Quick Weeknights · Swedish

Ugnstekt Lax med Dillcrème

Oven roasted salmon requires little interference, served here with a clean sauce of fresh dill and lemon.

15 min active
30 min total
4 servings
6 ingredients
beginner

Why This Works

The cold, creamy dill sauce provides a refreshing contrast to the rich, warm fatty salmon.

The Upgrade

Toast some mustard seeds to sprinkle over the finished dish.

Chef's Secret

Michelin Technique

Let the salmon sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before roasting to ensure even cooking.

Ingredients

Servings:

Total time including resting: 30 min

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place salmon on a lined baking tray.

5 min
2

Dot salmon with butter and season with salt. Roast until the salmon flakes perfectly at 130°F internal.

15 min
3

While baking, whisk together sour cream, dill, lemon zest, and juice.

3 min
4

Season the sauce with a pinch of salt to balance the acidity.

1 min
5

Remove salmon from the oven and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.

3 min
6

Serve the sauce chilled on top of the warm fish for a thermal contrast.

Wine Pairing

🍷

Sauvignon Blanc

White Wine

The BottleSancerre, Domaine Vacheron

The classic herbal, grassy notes of Sancerre are a natural extension of the fresh dill. Its sharp, mineral acidity perfectly cuts the oily richness of the roasted salmon.

Nutrition per Serving

380

calories

34g

protein

4g

carbs

26g

fat

Make It a Complete Meal

Sides the kitchen recommends alongside this dish.

Side Dish

Roasted Baby Potatoes

Crispy baby potatoes seasoned with sea salt offer a perfect hearty accompaniment to the soft salmon.

25 min
4 servings

Ingredients

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F.

2

Toss halved potatoes with olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper on a heavy-gauge baking sheet.

3

Arrange potatoes cut-side down for maximum contact.

4

Roast for 20 minutes until deeply golden and skins are crisp.

5

Serve immediately while hot.

Side Dish

Steamed Snap Peas

Crisp, sweet snap peas require only a quick steam to add a clean, bright crunch to the plate.

8 min
4 servings

Ingredients

Directions

1

Bring a half-inch of water to a boil in a wide sauté pan.

2

Add snap peas and cover, steaming for 2 to 3 minutes until vibrant and tender-crisp.

3

Drain excess water completely.

4

Return pan to heat, toss immediately with butter, lemon zest, and salt.

5

Serve while bright green.

Member Reviews

How did it turn out?

4.0(1 review)

Rate this recipe

Julia Weiss
Aug 23, 2026

Very approachable even for a beginner. Turned out great.