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Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce: Quick Gourmet Delight

Enjoy Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce, a quick and impressive dish that combines flaky salmon with a zesty, creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Skinless Salmon Fillets 5 oz/150 grams each
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher or sea salt recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Or substitute with white pepper
For the Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Ghee or coconut oil can be used as alternative
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Cloves Use less for milder flavor
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or half and half, milk or plant-based cream can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Skip for subtler flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Old-Style Dijon Mustard Can use whole grain mustard instead
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper For the sauce, using the same as for salmon
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Finely chopped, dill can be used instead
  • 2 slices Lemon Slices Lime slices can substitute

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and position the rack in the center.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard.
  3. Place salmon fillets in a skillet, coat with marinade, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
  5. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for about 30 seconds.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
  7. Remove from heat, add more lemon juice, parsley, and season to taste.
  8. Let salmon rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving with cream sauce.
  9. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 31gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, check for seasoning and adjust lemon juice according to taste. Use fresh ingredients where possible for optimal flavor.

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