Nordic Baked Salmon with Dill Butter

Method

1. 1
   • salmon fillet 800 g
   • salt to taste
   • white pepper to taste

   Season the salmon — Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Place the salmon on a lined baking tray and season with salt and white pepper.

2. 2
   • butter 60 g
   • fresh dill 3 tbsp
   • lemon 1
   • Dijon mustard 1 tbsp
   • garlic 2

   Make the herb butter — Mash the butter with the dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, and garlic to make a soft herb butter.

3. 3
   • salmon fillet 800 g
   • butter 60 g

   Top the salmon with butter — Spread the herb butter evenly over the top of the salmon.

4. 4
   • salmon fillet 800 g
   • butter 60 g

   Bake until flaky — Bake for 16-18 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily and the butter has melted into a glossy glaze.

   ⏱18 min
5. 5

   Slice and serve warm — Slice into portions and serve warm, spooning the buttery pan juices over each piece.