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Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce Your New Favorite Dinner

This Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is a quick and delicious weeknight dinner option rich in omega-3s.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Fresh Salmon Can substitute with trout or cod
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh-squeezed preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with melted butter
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Cream Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Using salted butter may require adjusting added salt
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be used for a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Whole-grain mustard can be used for different texture
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley For garnish; can substitute with dill or thyme

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Place salmon fillets in a baking dish, skin side down. Pour marinade over salmon and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 10–15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  5. While salmon is baking, melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over low-medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Remove sauce from heat, taste and add more lemon juice if desired, then season with salt and pepper.
  8. Remove salmon from oven, plate it, and drizzle creamy lemon butter sauce over each fillet. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 34gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh salmon for optimal flavor, and monitor the cooking time closely to avoid overbaking. Sauce can be made ahead and reheated before serving.

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