Description
Baked salmon with lemon butter cream sauce is a delicious and easy dish to prepare. The salmon is tender and flaky, complemented perfectly by the rich and tangy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the fillets and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the salmon with the lemon butter cream sauce drizzled on top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice according to your taste.
- Pair with steamed vegetables or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: baked salmon, lemon butter cream sauce, salmon recipe