Description
Discover a simple yet elegant Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce recipe, perfect for healthy weeknight dinners. This easy dish features flaky salmon, a rich cream sauce, and bright lemon flavors. Get ready for a delicious and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds salmon fillet, skin on or off, as preferred
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 1–2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- 2. Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels.
- 3. Place the salmon on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 4. Bake for 12-18 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- 5. While salmon bakes, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- 6. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 7. Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- 8. Spoon the sauce over the baked salmon.
- 9. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftover salmon and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or in a low oven. Avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g