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Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce A Flavorful Weeknight Gem

This Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is a quick and delicious dinner option that pairs tender salmon with a rich, flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Skinless Salmon or skinless trout or mahi-mahi
  • 3 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice fresh is preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin preferred
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Old-Style Dijon Mustard yellow mustard works in a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt kosher or sea salt preferred
For the Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or ghee for dairy-free
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or Half and Half, coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice optional
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley or chives/dill as alternatives
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper adjust to taste
For Garnish
  • 1 whole Lemon Slices

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Medium bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) with the rack in the center.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until blended.
  3. Place the skinless salmon fillets in a baking dish. Coat generously with the lemon marinade, season with pepper and salt.
  4. Bake the salmon for 10-15 minutes, until it easily flakes with a fork.
  5. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
  7. Stir in additional lemon juice and chopped parsley, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  8. Pour the sauce over the baked salmon and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving with lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently to maintain moisture.

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