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Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

Delicious Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce Bliss

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This Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is a delightful meal that balances simplicity and elegance perfectly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 5 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 5 pieces Skinless salmon fillets ~5 oz each
  • to taste Ground black pepper Freshly cracked preferred
  • to taste Salt Sea salt or kosher salt
For the Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice Bottled can substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Any neutral oil can work
  • 1 clove Minced garlic clove Garlic powder can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Old-style Dijon mustard Yellow mustard is a milder substitute
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter Margarine or plant-based options for dairy-free
  • 1.5 tablespoons Minced garlic cloves
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Coconut cream can be a dairy-free substitute
  • 1-2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley Finely chopped
For Serving
  • to taste Lemon slices Delightful garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet or Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and gather the salmon fillets and ingredients.
  2. In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard. Whisk together.
  3. Place salmon fillets in a dish and pour the marinade over them, season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake the salmon for 10-15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
  5. In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter and sauté 1.5 tablespoons minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  6. Add 1 cup of heavy cream to the saucepan and bring to a gentle boil, then simmer until thickened.
  7. Stir in an additional tablespoon of lemon juice and parsley. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Plate the salmon, pour the cream sauce over, and serve with lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow salmon to marinate for at least 30 minutes before baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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