Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is a quick, flavorful, and incredibly easy dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. This one-skillet recipe features tender, juicy salmon fillets topped with a rich, creamy lemon butter garlic sauce. It’s ready in just 25 minutes and pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or pasta for a complete meal.

Ingredients:

For the Salmon:

• 5 skinless Salmon fillets (about 150g / 5 oz each)
• 2 tbsp Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp Ground black pepper
• Salt, to taste

For the Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce:

• ¼ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 ½ tbsp Garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup Heavy cream (or half-and-half)
• 1-2 tbsp Freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
• 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• ½ tsp Ground black pepper
• Lemon slices, for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) with the rack in the center.
2. Prepare Salmon: In a medium bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard. Mix well. Place the salmon fillets in a skillet, pour the mixture over the fillets, and rub it in. Season with ground black pepper and salt. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
3. Make Sauce: While the salmon bakes, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 20 seconds, until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil. Let it simmer and thicken slightly.
4. Finish Sauce: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in lemon juice, if using. Garnish with chopped parsley and season with black pepper and salt to taste.
5. Serve: Once the salmon is done, pour the lemon butter garlic sauce over the fillets. Let the salmon rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, roasted asparagus, or your favorite side dish.

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Nutrition (Per Serving):

• Calories: 261 kcal
• Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
• Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g
• Protein: 31g
• Cholesterol: 72mg
• Sodium: 230mg