Cheesy Baked Salmon

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This is a simple cheesy baked salmon recipe, and it is delicious! The salmon is baked with garlic and dill and topped with Cheddar cheese and green onions.

Submitted by MEGAN0705
Updated on December 19, 2024
Filet of salmon topped with melted cheese on aluminum foil
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 pounds salmon fillets

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed

  • salt to taste

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 6 green onions, chopped

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

  2. Place salmon on a large piece of aluminum foil; season with garlic, dill, salt, and black pepper. Seal salmon in foil. Place on a baking sheet.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Top with green onions and Cheddar cheese; continue baking until cheese is melted and salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes more.

125 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

515 Calories
33g Fat
3g Carbs
48g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 515
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g 43%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Sodium 327mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 48g 97%
Vitamin C 11mg 13%
Calcium 300mg 23%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 794mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.