Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is a luxurious yet simple dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup 60 ml fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup 120 ml heavy cream
- 1/4 cup 60 g unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Salmon
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Place them in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and half of the minced garlic.
- Bake the Salmon
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Make the Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
- While the salmon is baking, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the lemon juice and zest.
- Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the heavy cream. Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine and Serve
- Once the salmon is done, remove it from the oven and spoon the lemon butter cream sauce over each fillet. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill and serve immediately.