Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce: Easy Elegance!

This Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is a quick and elegant dinner option that elevates any meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 2 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

2 fillets Salmon Fillet The star of the dish; provides a rich, buttery flavor
1 teaspoon Salt Essential for seasoning the salmon and enhancing overall flavor
1 teaspoon Pepper Essential for seasoning the salmon and enhancing overall flavor

For the Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

1/2 cup Butter Use unsalted butter to control saltiness
1 cup Heavy Cream For a lighter option, substitute with light cream or half-and-half
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh lime juice can be used for a different flavor
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Adds freshness and color

Equipment

Oven
medium saucepan
Parchment-lined baking sheet

Method

Basic Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the salmon fillet skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Incorporate the heavy cream and lemon juice, stirring continuously for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Transfer the baked salmon to a serving dish and drizzle with the lemon butter cream sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 900mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with a crisp salad or artisan bread for balance. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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