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Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce for Easy Gourmet Delight

This Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce elevates weeknight dinners into a luxurious experience that's quick and simple.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 3 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 clove Garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Old-style Dijon mustard
For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon fillets (skinless, about 5 oz./150 grams each)
  • to taste teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • to taste teaspoon Salt
For the Cream Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 1 cup Heavy cream (or half and half)
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic cloves (for sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley (finely chopped)
For Serving
  • 1 slices Lemon slices

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking skillet
  • Medium-sized bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and position the oven rack in the center.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard, whisking until well blended.
  3. Place salmon fillets in a large baking skillet, pour the marinade over them, and season with salt and ground black pepper.
  4. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until flaky and moist.
  5. While the salmon bakes, melt butter in a saucepan over low to medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for about 30 seconds.
  6. Pour in heavy cream, stirring gently, and bring to a boil, allowing to thicken slightly for about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat, stir in optional lemon juice and parsley, adjusting seasoning with salt and black pepper.
  8. Plate the baked salmon, spoon the creamy sauce over it, and garnish with lemon slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Monitor cooking time closely to avoid overcooking the salmon. Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently.

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