Description
Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that elevates any meal with its succulent salmon and rich, zesty sauce. This easy-to-make recipe transforms ordinary weeknight dinners into a gourmet experience, making it perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. The creamy lemon butter sauce complements the fish beautifully, creating a delightful balance of flavors that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and place the salmon fillets skin-side down.
- Season the fillets generously with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add lemon juice and heavy cream; stir until combined and slightly thickened.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce (6 oz)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like dill to the sauce or try substituting salmon with trout or chicken. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.