Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is the perfect dish for any occasion, delivering gourmet flavors with minimal effort. This recipe features tender salmon fillets baked to perfection, drizzled with a rich and creamy lemon butter sauce infused with garlic. Ideal for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this delightful meal can be on your table in just 25 minutes! You’ll love how simple it is to prepare, yet it feels indulgent and impressive. Whether served alongside roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 5 skinless salmon fillets (about 5 oz each)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic cloves
- ½ cup heavy cream (or half and half)
- Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard to create the marinade.
- Coat the salmon fillets in the marinade and season with black pepper and salt. Place them in a baking dish.
- Bake the salmon for about 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- In a saucepan over low-medium heat, melt the butter; add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in additional lemon juice if desired.
- Remove from heat and garnish with parsley; season as needed.
- Serve the sauce over the baked salmon and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (about 5 oz)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg