Description
Baked salmon with lemon butter cream sauce is a delicious and easy dish. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve the salmon topped with the lemon butter cream sauce and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a lower fat version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Pair with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: baked salmon, lemon butter sauce, easy salmon recipe