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Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5 fillets
Calories 350
A delicious baked salmon dish topped with a rich lemon butter cream sauce, perfect for a quick and elegant meal.

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Salmon

  • 5 fillets skinless salmon fillets (about 5 oz each)
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • to taste salt

Lemon Butter Sauce

  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 1.5 tablespoons minced garlic cloves
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1-2 tablespoons additional lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon parsley (finely chopped)

For Serving

  • as needed lemon slices

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Mix lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard in a bowl.
  • Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, then pour marinade over.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, sauté garlic, add heavy cream, and simmer until thickened. Add lemon juice and parsley, then season to taste.
  • Drizzle sauce over salmon, garnish with lemon slices, and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, add more lemon juice or herbs as desired.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Salmon