Description
Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is a sumptuous dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your dinner table. This recipe features tender salmon fillets topped with a rich, creamy lemon butter sauce, creating a delightful balance of tanginess and richness. Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, this meal is not only delicious but also nutritious. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, the dish pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad. With minimal prep time and straightforward steps, you can easily impress your family and friends with this gourmet delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in the lemon juice.
- Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and simmer for about three minutes until slightly thickened.
- Pour the sauce over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg