Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
If you’re searching for a quick yet elegant dinner option, look no further than Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests without spending all day in the kitchen. The salmon emerges tender and flaky, topped with a creamy lemon sauce that brightens every bite. With just 30 minutes of preparation, this dish is both sophisticated and family-friendly, ensuring everyone at your table will love it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 5 skinless salmon fillets (5 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon old-style Dijon mustard
- Minced garlic cloves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard to create the marinade.
- Marinate the salmon fillets in the mixture for at least 15 minutes.
- Arrange the marinated salmon on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 10-15 minutes until flaky.
- While baking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and let simmer until thickened; adjust seasoning as desired.
- Serve the salmon topped with the creamy sauce, garnished with parsley and lemon slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg