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Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce recipe
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Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is one of the quickest and tastiest salmon recipes. It is a one-skillet dish that comes together in 20 minutes.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salmon recipes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

FOR THE SALMON

  • Salmon fillets skinless – 5, about 150 g/5 oz each
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice – 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic cloves minced – 1
  • Old style Dijon mustard – 2 tablespoons
  • Ground black pepper – ½ teaspoon
  • Salt to taste

LEMON BUTTER GARLIC SAUCE

  • Unsalted butter – ¼ cup
  • Garlic cloves minced – 1 ½ tablespoons
  • Heavy cream or half and half – ½ cup
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice – 1-2 tablespoons optional
  • Parsley finely chopped – 1 tablespoon
  • Ground black pepper – ½ teaspoon
  • Lemon slices for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F /220°C with the rack in the center.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and Dijon mustard. Mix well.
  3. Place salmon fillets into the skillet, pour the mixture over salmon fillets, and rub. Season with ground black pepper and salt. Bake for 10-15 minutes in the preheated oven.
  4. In the meantime, melt butter in a medium saucepan over low-medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a boil. The sauce should thicken a little bit.
  6. Take off the heat and stir in lemon juice if using. Garnish with parsley and season with black pepper and salt to your liking.
  7. Pour the sauce over the baked salmon and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes.
  8. Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, scalloped potatoes, roasted asparagus, or over homemade pasta.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider marinating the salmon for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Adjust the amount of lemon juice in the sauce according to your taste preference.
  • Serve with a side of your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.

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