Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is the perfect blend of indulgence and health. This dish features tender, flaky salmon fillets baked to perfection and drizzled with a creamy, zesty lemon sauce that elevates each bite. Whether you’re serving it for a busy weeknight dinner or a special gathering, this recipe balances simplicity and elegance, making it a crowd-pleaser for all ages. With minimal prep time and easy-to-find ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home. Pair it with your favorite sides for a complete dining experience that’s both nutritious and delicious.
- 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 fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons old-style Dijon mustard
- 5 skinless salmon fillets (about 5 oz each)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt (to taste)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1–2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (finely chopped)
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard. Marinade salmon fillets in this mixture for about 10 minutes.
- Place marinated salmon in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 10-15 minutes until flaky.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, sauté garlic until fragrant, then stir in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Pour the sauce over the baked salmon and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg