Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is a luxurious yet simple dish that combines flaky, tender salmon fillets with a rich and zesty lemon butter cream sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings, offering a delightful balance of flavors that will impress your family and guests. With minimal prep time, you can have this mouthwatering meal on the table in no time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the dish and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and heavy cream; let simmer for five minutes until slightly thickened.
- Pour half of the sauce over the salmon and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve with remaining sauce drizzled on top and garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 466
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 339mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 109mg