Go Back
–+ servings
Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce in Just 30 Minutes

This Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is a quick and elegant dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh salmon is recommended; substitute with trout or cod if desired.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Provides moisture and enhances flavor.
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Salt
For the Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh juice adds bright acidity.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, essential for flavor enhancement.
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Adds a delightful tang.
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Forms the creamy base of the sauce.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Adds richness; can be replaced with half-and-half.
  • to taste Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and gather your ingredients.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard.
  3. Place salmon fillets in a greased skillet and pour the marinade over them. Season with black pepper and salt.
  4. Bake for 10-15 minutes until salmon easily flakes with a fork.
  5. Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over low-medium heat and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, bring to a gentle boil, and let it thicken for about 3-5 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat, taste, and adjust seasonings. Stir in parsley before serving.
  8. Plate the baked salmon and spoon the creamy sauce over the top. Garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 27gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 700mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, always use fresh salmon. The lemon butter cream sauce can be prepared in advance and gently reheated before serving.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!