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Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
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This Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce recipe offers a perfect balance of tender, flaky salmon enriched with a bright, silky lemon butter cream sauce. Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, it’s a healthy and elegant dish ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, combining comfort and sophistication effortlessly.

Ingredients

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Salmon

  • 4 salmon filets (fresh or thawed, skin-on or skinless, firm and thick cuts)

Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Seasoning & Garnish

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the salmon: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the salmon filets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavors.
  2. Bake the salmon: Place the salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil to simplify cleanup. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork but remains moist on the inside.
  3. Make the lemon butter cream sauce: While the salmon bakes, melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream, then stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently until slightly thickened. Keep heat low to avoid curdling.
  4. Serve with sauce and garnish: When the salmon is done, spoon the lemon butter cream sauce generously over each filet. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top for a fresh burst of color and flavor before serving.

Notes

  • Let salmon reach room temperature by sitting out for 15 minutes before baking to ensure even cooking.
  • Do not overbake salmon; watch for flakiness while keeping the flesh moist.
  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest to elevate the sauce’s brightness.
  • Simmer the sauce on low heat to prevent it from curdling.
  • Garnish just before serving for maximum color and freshness.

Nutrition

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