Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce: A 25-Minute Delight

A quick and elegant dish transforming tender salmon with a rich Lemon Butter Cream Sauce.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 10

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Skinless Salmon Fillets About 5 oz. each, fresh or thawed frozen.
3 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Bottled juice can work in a pinch.
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be swapped with melted butter.
2 cloves Minced Garlic Clove Fresh garlic is preferable.
1 tablespoon Old-Style Dijon Mustard Substitute with yellow mustard if needed.
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Freshly ground will elevate the flavor.
Salt Salt To taste.

For the Sauce

4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Ghee can be a great substitute.
2 cloves Minced Garlic Cloves Enhances the flavors in the sauce.
1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be used for a lighter option.
2 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Optional for extra zesty flavor.
2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley Fresh basil or dill could work instead.
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Season to taste.

For Serving

1 whole Lemon Slices Use them liberally!

Equipment

Oven
Skillet
Saucepan
Mixing Bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C), placing the oven rack in the center.
In a medium bowl, combine freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard. Mix well until smooth.
Coat each salmon fillet with the marinade, sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer the skillet with the coated salmon to the oven. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over low to medium heat, add additional minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Pour heavy cream into the saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, and simmer until the sauce thickens.
Remove the sauce from heat, stir in lemon juice, parsley, and season to taste.
Pour the sauce generously over baked salmon, let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Garnish with lemon slices and enjoy your meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the salmon to rest after cooking for improved flavor. For a crispy edge, broil for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking.

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