Last Updated on July 14, 2025 by Deliciously Organic
I love this recipe for salmon baked in cream with sweet bay, thyme and dill from my friend Jenny’s new cookbook!
It makes me so happy seeing all the real food cookbooks reaching the mainstream market lately. Jenny’s new cookbook The Nourished Kitchen practically bursts at the seams with nutrient-dense recipes. Here’s a sampling of the recipes you’ll find: Yogurt and Cheddar Cheese Soufflé with Chives, Roasted Pumpkin with Spiced Sorghum Syrup, Sweet Molasses Baked Beans with Bacon and Toasted Mustard Seeds, and Honey Meringues. The recipes and advice are ideal if you’re looking to find better health and nourishment through the foods you eat.
Jenny does a great job explaining why our bodies need specific nutrients, how to find these nutrients in food and how to best utilize the ingredients to create stunning dishes. The book features grains in some recipes, but I love that she explains how to prepare the grains properly, assuring proper digestion and assimilation of the nutrients. From pickling to fermenting to sprouting – she shares a wealth of knowledge to help you fill your kitchen with nourishing foods.
I tried Jenny’s Salmon Baked in Cream with Sweet Bay, Thyme and Dill and it was a huge hit with the family. It only took a few minutes to assemble the dish before putting it in the oven. I made a salad while it was baking and had dinner on the table in about 20 minutes. We plan to enjoy this dish again and again!
To celebrate the release of Jenny’s book, we’re giving away one copy of The Nourished Kitchen. Please see widget below to enter:
Salmon Baked in Cream with Sweet Bay, Thyme and Dill
A rich and buttery fish, salmon pairs beautifully with cream. While heavy cream may threaten to overpower the delicate nature of most fish, salmon’s distinct flavor shines, and the cream melts into a simple sauce as it bakes.
A sprinkling of parsley and dill infuse the rich sauce with a sparkle of brightness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) wild-caught salmon fillets
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place the salmon fillets in a single layer in a small baking dish or gratin dish. Top each fillet with a bay leaf. Pour the heavy cream over the salmon and sprinkle with the thyme and dill. Bake until the fish flakes easily when pierced with a fork and the cream thickens, about 15 minutes.
- Discard the bay leaves and serve, spooning warm cream and herbs over the fish.
Reprinted with permission from The Nourished Kitchen written and photographed by Jennifer McGruther (Ten Speed Press, © 2014).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Serves 4
Looks delicious! However, since I’m dairy intolerant, is there anything I could substitute for the heavy cream? Would coconut milk work? Or would the coconut flavor change the whole dish?
I haven’t tested it, but I would think that 1/2 canned coconut milk and 1/2 almond milk would be a good combo. I know Jenny is busy promoting her book, but I’ll write her and ask if she’s tried any alternatives and let you know what she says.
Thanks for your suggestion. I’ll definitely give that a try!
This recipe looks delicious, and the book sounds wonderful – thanks for making both available!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy for Jenny and her new book!
This may be a stupid question, Do you remove the skin from the salmon before baking it?
Not a stupid question I was going to ask the same thing.
Not at all, Karen! 🙂 I kept the skin on and put it skin-side-down in the dish. You’re going to love this one!
What a beautiful recipe!
Oh yum! I haven’t made that one yet, but I am loving Jenny’s new book too! I’ll spread the word about your giveaway. This is definitely a book every real food needs. 🙂
This looks delicious. I always overbake my salmon. I”ll have to try this recipe. Love to get the cookbook.
This book looks awesome! Thanks for sharing!
This was delicious! I did have to add just a sprinkle of sea salt which seemed to be the perfect touch. Enjoyed! Thanks for sharing!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂