Salmon with cheese baked in the oven

2 servings

60 minutes

Baked salmon with cheese is an exquisite dish of European cuisine that combines the rich flavor of fish with the creamy texture of cheese and fresh herbs. Lemon zest adds a light citrus note, while allspice enhances the aroma. This dish is perfect for a festive dinner or a romantic evening as it combines ease of preparation with restaurant-quality results. The baked salmon remains tender and juicy, while the cheesy crust creates an appetizing texture. The taste harmoniously balances between creamy and spicy notes, with dill adding freshness. It cooks quickly and can be served hot, warm, or even chilled, perfectly complementing vegetable sides or mashed potatoes. Salmon is one of the healthiest types of fish, rich in Omega-3 and protein, making this dish not only delicious but also nutritious.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 430.5
• Proteins: 47.1g
• Fats: 21.9g
• Carbohydrates: 8.9g

Ingredients

• Salt: to taste
• Onion: 1 head
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Dill: 10 g
• Sour cream 20%: 1 tbsp
• Hard cheese: 50 g
• Green: to taste
• Seasoning for fish: to taste
• Allspice peas: 4 pc
• Lemon zest: 1 tsp
• Salmon: 400 g

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the necessary ingredients.

2. Clean the fish from scales, trim the fins, wash under running water, dry with a paper towel, and cut into portion pieces.

3. Salt the fish to taste and rub with fish seasoning.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Seasoning for fish:  to taste

4. Grate the hard cheese on a fine grater and place it in a container.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hard cheese: 50 g

5. Add 1 heaping tablespoon of sour cream to the grated cheese in the container.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream 20%: 1 tablespoon

6. Grate 1 teaspoon of lemon zest on a fine grater and add it to the grated cheese and sour cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon

7. Wash the dill, chop it finely, and add it to the container with cheese and sour cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dill: 10 g

8. Mix all the ingredients.

9. Peel the onion, wash it well, cut it into large strips, and salt to taste. Squeeze 1 tablespoon of lemon juice from the lemon and add it to the chopped onion. Mix everything well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon

10. Place the fish in a baking dish on the prepared onions, add 4 peppercorns to the dish, and brush each piece with a mixture of hard cheese, sour cream, dill, and lemon zest.

    Required ingredients:

    • Salmon: 400 g
    • Allspice peas: 4 pieces

11. Cover the fish dish with a lid or foil, optionally add a few lemon slices. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 30-40 minutes.

12. Serve hot, warm, or cold. Optionally, add herbs to taste when serving.

    Required ingredients:

    • Green:  to taste