Creamy Cheese Salmon
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
Allergen information: may contain fish and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 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
- 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
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a low oven or microwave until just warmed through to avoid overcooking.
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