Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
A buttery, zesty sauce elevates baked salmon into a delightful centerpiece for any meal, combining fresh lemon juice and cream for a rich, tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake the salmon for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and easily flakes with a fork.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine the sauce with the baked salmon for serving.
Notes
For a different flavor base, substitute garlic for shallots or add capers to the sauce for extra zing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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