Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce Recipe
This Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is a simple yet elegant dish featuring tender salmon fillets baked to perfection and topped with a rich, tangy lemon butter cream sauce. A perfect meal for a healthy and flavorful dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, 6 oz each
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (divided)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line a sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels. Place them evenly in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over the fillets and season with salt, pepper, and half of the minced garlic for flavor.
- Bake the Salmon: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish is fully cooked through and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
- Make the Lemon Butter Cream Sauce: While the salmon is baking, melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the heavy cream, letting the sauce simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine flavors.
- Combine and Serve: Once the salmon fillets are done baking, remove them from the oven. Spoon the warm lemon butter cream sauce generously over each fillet. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or dill to add a fresh herbal aroma and serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the salmon is not overcooked to keep it moist and tender.
- You can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, but it will be less rich.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or dill complement the lemon butter cream sauce perfectly.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor in the sauce.
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