Description
Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is a quick, gourmet dish that combines the rich flavors of salmon with a creamy, zesty sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is not only simple but also packed with essential nutrients. In under 30 minutes, you can create a beautifully plated meal that will impress your family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish and place salmon fillets skin-side down.
- Season fillets generously with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice until combined.
- Pour sauce over seasoned salmon.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg