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Creamy Cheese Salmon

Name: Creamy Cheese Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 4 pcs salmon fillet about 170g each; 1 tsp olive oil for greasing; 180 g sour cream; 115 g cheddar cheese grated; 30 g yellow onion finely minced; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground

A simple and quick baked salmon recipe featuring a rich topping of sour cream and melted cheddar cheese. This dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal, delivering great flavor with minimal effort.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 30 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 569 kcal

Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain fish and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

4 pcssalmon fillet, about 170g each
1 tspolive oil, for greasing
180 gsour cream
115 gcheddar cheese, grated
30 gyellow onion, finely minced
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

knife · oven · baking dish · cutting board · small bowl

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: A glass or ceramic baking dish works well for this recipe.
2
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensuring the fish is dry helps the topping adhere better.
3
Season the salmon evenly with salt and black pepper.
About 1 min
4
In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream and finely minced yellow onion until well combined.
About 2 min
5
Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the top surface of each salmon fillet.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Use the back of a spoon for smooth and even coverage.
6
Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the sour cream layer.
About 1 min
7
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your fillets. Check for doneness at the thickest part.
8
Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest in the dish for a few minutes before serving.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender fillet.

Per serving

Nutrition

72%Score

Calories: 569.2kcal
Protein: 42.4g
Carbs: 2.6g
Fat: 41.7g
Fibre: 0.2g
Sugar: 1.8g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a low oven or microwave until just warmed through to avoid overcooking.