Baked Salmon Recipe (with Lime, Jalapeño, Chive & Sour Cream Sauce)
Baked salmon recipe: You bake salmon with butter and fresh lime juice, then spoon on a quick sour cream sauce mixed with jalapeño and chives. It’s a straightforward, Mexican-inspired option for two; keep the sauce on the side or drizzle it right before serving.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Preheat and prep the pan
Heat the oven to 200°C / 400°F. Lightly grease a baking tray or line it with parchment so the salmon releases easily.
Season the salmon
Place the salmon on the tray. Drizzle with 1 tbsp lime juice, then sprinkle with salt and a little white pepper if you like.
Add the butter
Dot the butter over the top. You can also melt it first and brush it on for more even coverage.
Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness. It’s ready when it flakes easily in the thickest part.
Mix the sauce
While it bakes, stir together sour cream, 1/3 tbsp lime juice, chopped jalapeño, and chives. Taste and tweak the salt if needed.
Serve
Rest the salmon for 2 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the top or serve it on the side, and add a lime wedge.