Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce for a Cozy Night

Discover the flavors of Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce, a perfect blend of simplicity and elegance for dinner.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Salmon Choose skin-on for extra moisture and flavor.
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Ideal for drizzling; can be swapped with melted butter.
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Adds rich creaminess.
2 cloves Garlic Use fresh for best results.
1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream can be used for dairy-free.
1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh juice is highly recommended.
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Adjust quantity to preference.
1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley Dill is a lovely alternative.

Equipment

Oven
Baking dish
Medium saucepan

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
Lightly grease a baking dish and arrange salmon fillets, skin-side down. Drizzle with olive oil.
Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until flaky and opaque.
Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest; stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
Remove salmon from oven, drizzle with lemon butter cream sauce, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a lighter sauce, consider using less heavy cream or a dairy-free alternative like coconut cream.

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