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Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce: A Weeknight Winner

Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is a quick, delicious meal perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Substitute with bottled lemon juice if fresh isn’t available.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Melted butter can be used for extra richness.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Opt for fresh garlic, but garlic powder can work in a pinch.
  • 1 tablespoon Old-Style Dijon Mustard Consider honey mustard for a sweeter twist.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Adjust to your taste preferences.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use kosher salt or sea salt for best results.
For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Skinless Salmon Fillets About 5 oz./150 grams each; feel free to swap with firm fish like mahi-mahi.
For the Cream Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Olive oil is a dairy-free alternative.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Always go for fresh minced garlic.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or Half and Half Consider coconut cream or cashew cream for a lighter version.
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Finely chopped; can switch to chives or dill.
  • 1 slices Lemon Slices Pineapple or cucumber slices can be alternatives.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and position the oven rack in the center.
  2. In a bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until blended.
  3. Place salmon fillets in a skillet and pour marinade over. Sprinkle with pepper and salt, rub into salmon, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. Bake salmon for 10-15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Melt butter in a saucepan, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds.
  6. Pour in heavy cream, bring to a gentle boil, stirring for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  7. Stir in lemon juice and parsley, seasoning to taste.
  8. Plate the salmon and drizzle cream sauce on top, garnishing with lemon slices. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh salmon provides the best flavor. Monitor cooking time to prevent overcooking. Serve immediately for best experience.

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