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Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce for Effortless Elegance

Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is an easy, delicious, and nutritious dish perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 pieces Skinless salmon fillets Approximately 5 oz. each
  • 1-2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice To taste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Can substitute with sesame or avocado oil
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic Fresh preferred, garlic powder can substitute
  • Ground black pepper Adjust according to preference
  • Salt Season to taste
For the Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter Margarine can be used as a lower-fat option
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic cloves For the sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Can use half and half or coconut cream
  • 1 tablespoon Old-style Dijon mustard Replace with yellow mustard for milder taste
  • 1 tablespoon Freshly squeezed lemon juice Optional for the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Finely chopped parsley For garnish, optional
  • Lemon slices For serving Enhances presentation

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) with the rack in the center.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard. Coat salmon fillets with this marinade and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the marinated salmon on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until opaque and flaky.
  4. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic for the sauce and sauté for 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil, stirring until it thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and parsley, season to taste.
  6. Plate the salmon, pour the lemon butter cream sauce over it, and serve with lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Avoid freezing due to separation in sauce.

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