Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce, a dish that perfectly balances tender, flaky salmon with a rich and zesty cream sauce. This recipe is not only quick to make—taking just 10 minutes of prep time—but also versatile enough for casual weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings. The creamy lemon butter sauce elevates this dish, making it a favorite among seafood lovers. Enjoy it served on a bed of greens, with rice or quinoa, or alongside your favorite roasted vegetables for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 skinless salmon fillets (about 5 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1½ tablespoons minced garlic
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Olive oil
- Dijon mustard
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard. Marinate the salmon fillets in this mixture.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper, then bake for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, bring to a boil, and thicken slightly.
- Garnish with lemon juice and parsley before serving over the baked salmon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg