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Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce for a Quick Delight

Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is a quick and elegant dish ready in just 25 minutes.
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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 Salmon Fillets Opt for fresh salmon for best results.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • to taste Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste.
For the Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is best for flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Adjust quantity according to preference.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Old-style Dijon is recommended for a stronger taste.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Avoid salted butter to control overall saltiness.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Can use a low-fat alternative if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped Other herbs like dill or thyme can be used for variation.

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • medium bowl
  • Saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C), positioning the rack in the center.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard. Add salmon fillets, ensuring they are fully coated.
  3. Place the marinated salmon fillets into a lightly greased baking dish, skin side down if applicable. Bake for 10-15 minutes.
  4. While the salmon is baking, melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
  5. Slowly stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil, simmer briefly, and adjust flavor with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  6. Once the salmon has finished baking, let it rest for about 5-10 minutes, then drizzle with the lemon butter cream sauce and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 34gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose fresh salmon for best flavor and texture. Avoid overcooking the salmon to keep it moist and flaky.

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